Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

About Us

Circle is building the world’s leading all‑in‑one platform for online communities. We make it possible for creators, coaches, educators, and businesses to bring together their audience with engaging discussions, live streams, events, chat, courses, and payments — all in one place, all under their own brand.

We’re a fully remote company of around 200 (and growing!) team members from 30+ countries. We don’t track hours, but we manage for high expectations very closely. We collaborate across time zones, are highly async, and document a lot.

Twice a year we bring the whole company together in beautiful places around the world for offsites (Turkey, Portugal, Mexico, Thailand, Colombia, Italy, Ireland, and more).

About the Role

We’re hiring a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to help support and scale one of the most critical functions at Circle. This role will work closely with our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to execute day‑to‑day payroll and benefits operations while building a strong understanding of the full function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support end‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple states and countries using Remote.
• Review and validate timekeeping data (hours worked, PTO) to ensure accuracy before payroll runs.
• Process payroll changes including new hires, compensation updates, terminations, bonuses, and adjustments.
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.), including enrollments and life‑event changes.
• Manage contractor lifecycle operations, including agreements (SOWs), onboarding, and invoice schedules.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including system updates, benefits terminations, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits, and support internal documentation and process improvements.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Strong alignment with our values.
• 4+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, or a related function, ideally in a high‑growth or distributed company.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, including taxes, deductions, and compliance basics.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS tools (Remote.com experience is a plus), including exposure to international payroll.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g., lookups) and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• 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.).

Compensation

• Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 USD per year (starting point; subject to annual review).
• Includes equity, benefits, and perks.

The Fun Stuff (Benefits)

• Fully remote – work from anywhere in the world.
• Autonomy and trust to focus on outcomes.
• 35 days of paid time off annually, plus a paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Generous U.S.‑benchmarked compensation and startup equity, regardless of location.
• Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable.
• Parental leave for expanding or starting a family.
• Home office stipend.
• Learning & development stipend.
• Annual bonus potential for roles without variable income or commission.
• Fully paid company retreats twice a year in incredible locations.