HR Operations, Benefits & Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)

Locations:

Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Hollywood, United States

If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

WHO WE ARE:

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community. We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration – before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

What you will do:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, offer letter, employment changes, and HR documentation
• Maintain accurate employee data and workflows in Workday and ADP, ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Prepare, process, and verify semi-monthly payroll for the U.S. and Canada, including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and leaves of absence
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll reports, support audits, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulations
• Oversee benefits administration and support benefit renewals, including health, dental, vision, RRSP, 401(k), and leave programs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and deductions
• Track benefit elections and life events, and coordinate with brokers and vendors as needed
• Maintain HR policies, templates, SOPs, I-9 verification, and mandatory training compliance
• Collaborate with the Global HR team on compensation cycles, promotions, system improvements, and process optimization initiatives

What we are looking for:

• Have at least 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Proven experience processing payroll across Canada and the U.S.
• Excellent understanding of international benefits
• Familiarity with tools like Workday, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Teampay is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of employment standards, tax regulations, and benefits compliance
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Experience in Multi-Entity Environment is a plus
• Fluent in English; German and French is a plus

BENEFITS:

We want you to feel comfortable with us - not just during working hours, but every second. Maxon provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health services (medical/dental/eye)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income security benefits
• Life insurance
• Training budget
• Company lunch once a month
• Bike sharing
• HopCard

Salary Range*:

USD 100,000 – 135,000

WHAT WE OFFER:

You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Please click ''Apply''. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

*Salaries at Maxon are based on a candidate's specific criteria including experience, skillset, education and location. Maxon uses industry-driven survey data for building compensation structures to make sure our employees are receiving fair and competitive wages