Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

Dr. Squatch is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our growing People & Culture team. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of payroll and employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. This role requires a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. This role owns the management of payroll data, benefits enrollment, and related record maintenance. An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, knowledgeable about various benefits programs (self-funded vs. fully insured), and well-versed in payroll systems.

This role will report to the Associate Director of Compensation & Benefits.

This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, CA. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is expected to travel to our manufacturing facility bi-weekly for payroll support.

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $100,000 to $120,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Payroll Administration
  • Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, changes in pay rates, and tax information.
  • Review and verify timekeeping records, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation.
  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports and summaries to internal departments and management.
  • Coordinate with Finance for payroll funding and reporting.
• Benefits Administration
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), disability, and wellness programs.
  • Assist employees with benefit-related questions, claims, and enrollment processes.
  • Manage open enrollment, including communication, documentation, and system updates.
  • Coordinate with benefits providers to ensure accurate setup, billing, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain benefit records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Compliance and Reporting
  • Ensure payroll and benefits compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA).
  • Prepare and file required reports and documentation (e.g., 1095-Cs, 401(k) compliance reports, workers’ comp audits).
  • Collaborate with external auditors and vendors as necessary.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
  • ADP and UKG experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.

For Information regarding Data Privacy, please review https://privacy.drsquatch.com/. 

Unsolicited Resume Policy. Dr. Squatch (“DRSQ”) employs an internal Talent Acquisition department. Exceptionally, DRSQ may choose to supplement that internal team with support from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and/or recruiting agencies ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact DRSQ employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers.

To protect the interests of all parties, Dr. Squatch will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to DRSQ, including unsolicited resumes sent to a DRSQ email address or mailing address, directly to DRSQ employees, or to DRSQ’s resume database will be considered property of Dr. Squatch.

DRSQ will not pay a placement, service or other fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. This also includes partial resumes, LinkedIn profiles, general candidate profiles, and/or candidate details or information. DRSQ will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team must provide advance written approval to an Agency to submit resumes and/or profiles for a specific job-opening, and the approval must be in conjunction with a valid fully executed staffing, placement or other service agreement. DRSQ will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a fully executed agreement in place prior to submission, receipt and placement of candidates.