Payroll and Benefits Specialist - Remote

Overview

At Petfolk, we believe our people are our greatest asset—so ensuring they’re paid accurately, on time, and have access to top-notch benefits is non-negotiable. We’re looking for a meticulous and service-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take the lead on payroll operations and benefits administration for our growing, multi-state team.

In Short

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for 350+ employees across 35+ locations.
• Accurately process salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and other filings.
• Review and reconcile monthly benefits invoices.
• Administer 401(k) plan operations and compliance testing.
• Respond to payroll inquiries professionally.
• Coordinate with brokers and carriers for issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Work in a hybrid environment (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).

Requirements

• BA/BS in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of payroll and benefits experience.
• HRIS/payroll system experience (Rippling a big plus).
• Strong knowledge of payroll/benefits laws and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and data reconciliation expertise.
• Highly detail-oriented and proactive.
• Strong communication skills and a service mindset.
• Absolute discretion with confidential information.

Benefits

• Be a key player in supporting team members.
• Join a rapidly growing company in pet care.
• Work alongside passionate colleagues.