[Remote] Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

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) claims Company 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 Apply tot his job