[Remote] Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. They are seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support and manage payroll operations for employees in the United States and Canada while administering employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with regulations.Responsibilities• Accurately enter, maintain, and process payroll data, including wages, bonuses, commissions, paid time off, and deductions, for both U.S. and Canadian employees.• Prepare and review weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles for approval, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Perform regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.• Reconcile payroll registers, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and payroll-related journal entries.• Support payroll-related compliance activities, including year-end reporting (e.g., W-2s, T4s), and regulatory filings.• Administer and maintain employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans.• Maintain 401(k) plan records, including new hire enrollments, terminations, and changes to employee profiles.• Track and monitor short-term disability (STD) claims and coordinate with benefit providers to ensure accurate processing.• Reconcile benefit deductions with vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment and reporting.• Assist in the coordination and communication of benefits during annual open enrollment and life event changes.• Support benefits-related compliance activities, including year-end reporting (e.g., 1095’s, RRSP), and regulatory filings.• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to timekeeping, attendance, payroll, and benefits.• Deliver payroll and benefits information during new hire orientation and assist with onboarding processes.• Collaborate with HR and internal stakeholders to resolve employee concerns and provide accurate information in a timely manner.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to support efficient operations.• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll, benefits, and related administrative processes.• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll and benefits laws and regulations.• Support and participate in special projects, such as HRIS implementations, system upgrades, and process automation initiatives.• Attend team meetings and actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts across HR and payroll functions.• Perform other payroll and benefits-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.Skills• 2+ years of related payroll and benefits experience, especially working with hourly/non-exempt employee populations.• Experience processing multi-state payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.• Experience with Workday and ADP, or similar HRIS/payroll systems.• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.• Strong communication skills with the ability to support employees at all levels.• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.• Willingness to work in a startup or growth-stage organization with frequent process iterations.• Payroll certification (e.g., FPC, CPP).• Analytical skills and a solid understanding of employee benefit plan administration.Education Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field.Benefits• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans• 401(k) plan records• Short-term disability (STD) claimsCompany Overview• Stord is a commerce enablement platform that operates a distributed fulfillment network for various brands across multiple channels. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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