What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior People Operations Specialist - Remote position at Crunchfirm?
Who we are:
We are a full-stack finance and accounting firm, exclusively serving Venture Capital backed startup clients. All of our employees work remotely across 5 US time zones and in several international locations. Crunchfirm offers the ability to live anywhere in the United States, encourages healthy work/life balance, and a supportive atmosphere. We collaborate as a team to discover and utilize industry-leading, automated solutions to provide our clients with the best experience possible.
The role:
We are seeking a Senior People Operations Specialist with a Bachelor's degree and experience in HR operations or payroll management. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in HR software (e.g., Rippling, Deel, Gusto) and a solid understanding of people operations. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. The role also requires a collaborative mindset and adaptability to evolving client needs and regulations.
This is a full-time, fully remote job opportunity (open to candidates residing in the US only).
Who you are:
Professional and upbeat with a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. You have experience with processing payroll, managing benefits, and fielding questions. You are comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You are looking for a role that allows work-life balance. If you are tech-savvy and detail-oriented, you will thrive in this role.
NOTE: You must live in the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Payroll Management:
- Run periodic payrolls for multiple clients, both US and international.
- Communicate with clients regarding payroll issues and resolve filing problems for state/local compliance.
- Client Support:
- Assist clients with state and local compliance registration.
- Help clients onboard and terminate employees as needed.
- Partner with clients to understand their business needs and objectives.
- Employee Management:
- Process updates for employee compensation, job titles, departments, and benefits (health insurance, COBRA, workers' comp).
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including offer letters and severance agreements.
- Benefits Administration:
- Administer payroll, commission payments, and other bonuses.
- Oversee PTO policies, health benefits, and open enrollment.
- Communication & Coordination:
- Address employee inquiries regarding HR policies and compliance.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and manage documentation requests.
- Operational Support:
- Support various administrative tasks, including light accounts receivable collections, pulling bank statements, and other filings.
- Assist with device management and shipping logistics.
- Support operational needs, including restructuring and policy development.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience as HR representative, payroll administrator, or similar role
- Ability to work independently and possess strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- BA/BS degree or equivalent
- Familiarity with software such as Rippling, Gusto, Deel, and Asana is a large benefit
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
- Maternity/Parental Leave
- Short and Long Term Disability Leave
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000