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Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Kirkland, WA

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

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Echodyne is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our fast-growing team. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. This role will own the full payroll process for U.S. employees as well as global employees in our EOR (Employer of Record), ensure accurate benefits administration, and support key HR compliance activities.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has end-to-end payroll experience, and pays meticulous attention to detail. Experience with Rippling is a strong plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration

  • Own full-cycle payroll processing for U.S. employees and global employees through an Employer of Record (EOR)
  • Process biweekly or semi-monthly payroll, including new hires, terminations, promotions, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments
  • Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, PTO, leave pay, deductions, and earnings
  • Process off-cycle payrolls as needed
  • Maintain payroll system data and ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local wage-and-hour laws
  • Reconcile payroll reports and support preparation of payroll journal entries for Finance
  • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 distribution, audits, and reconciliations
  • Coordinate payroll tax filings and compliance through internal systems or external providers

Benefits Administration & Reconciliation

  • Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, commuter, and other offerings
  • Ensure benefit enrollments, eligibility, and terminations are accurately reflected in HRIS and payroll systems
  • Maintain accurate benefit deductions in payroll
  • Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against payroll deductions and carrier billing; research and resolve discrepancies
  • Support annual open enrollment activities, including audits, system updates, and employee support
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, payroll deductions, and enrollment issues

Leave Management

  • Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, state leave programs, company leaves, and disability
  • Track eligibility, documentation, pay coordination, and return-to-work requirements
  • Ensure leave-related pay and benefits deductions are processed accurately through payroll

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including wage and hour laws, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and state-specific requirements
  • Maintain required documentation and support internal and external audits
  • Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, and compliance-related reports
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll, benefits, and compliance matters
  • Assist with process improvements, documentation, and system enhancements to improve accuracy and employee experience
  • Support additional HR administrative and compliance tasks as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • 3–5 years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
  • Experience processing payroll for multi-state U.S. employees
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage and hour laws, and benefits administration
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Excel (including data audits, pivot tables, and lookups)

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

  • HRIS administration experience
  • Experience administering employee leave programs (FMLA, WA PFML, etc.)
  • Experience processing global payroll or working with EOR providers
  • Experience with Rippling strongly preferred

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER
The pay range for this position is $58,200 - $87,600 annually. 

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care – 98Point6
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

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