Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

About the role

We’re hiring a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to help support and scale one of the most critical functions at Circle. Today, payroll and benefits are owned by a single team member — and as we continue to grow, we need additional support and redundancy to ensure accuracy, continuity, and a great employee experience. This role will work closely with our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist.

What you’ll be doing

• Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and countries using Remote
• Review and validate timekeeping data, ensuring accuracy before payroll runs
• Process payroll changes including new hires, compensation updates, terminations, and bonuses
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Manage contractor lifecycle operations including agreements (SOWs) and onboarding
• Coordinate offboarding processes and system updates
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits

What you’ll need to be successful

• Strong alignment with our values and 4+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, or related function
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, including taxes, deductions, and compliance
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS tools (Remote.com experience is a plus)
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., lookups) and high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR C2 or equivalent)

Bonus points

• Experience in a remote-first or distributed company
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll requirements in the U.S.
• Exposure to benefits compliance (ACA, COBRA, etc.)

What We Have to Offer

• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world!
• Autonomy and trust to do your job: we care about outcomes over everything else.
• Paid time away: all employees are given 35 days of PTO annually. We also offer a paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity no matter where you are in the world.
• Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable!
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one.
• Home office stipend to help you get up and running.
• Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills.
• Company retreats: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world!