Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $90k - $110k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧾 Payroll

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Terabase Energy

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

⚡ Energy

☁️ SaaS

Energy • Renewable Energy • SaaS

Terabase Energy is a company focused on revolutionizing the solar energy industry by developing an interconnected digital and automation platform designed to reduce costs and enhance scalability for utility-scale solar power plants. The company offers innovative solutions such as robotics-assisted construction automation and cloud-based digitization, which aim to optimize the entire lifecycle of solar power projects. With a commitment to maximizing efficiency and providing end-to-end support, Terabase is empowering clients to achieve more with their solar initiatives.

📋 Description

• Own and process end-to-end US payroll on a semi-monthly cycle, including regular wages, bonuses, commissions, equity-related transactions, off-cycle runs, and terminations • Maintain accurate payroll records for multi-state operations, including state/local tax registrations, SUI rates, and jurisdiction setup for new work locations • Manage payroll tax compliance: filings, amendments, agency notices, W-2/W-2c processing, and year-end close • Process garnishments, levies, and other involuntary deductions in compliance with applicable regulations • Partner with Accounting on payroll journal entries, GL mapping, accruals, and month-end close support • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works and government-funded construction projects • Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and state prevailing wage laws • Maintain project-level payroll records to support certified payroll audits and agency inquiries • Serve as the review and approval authority for international payroll runs processed through in-country payroll providers and EOR platforms • Administer US benefits programs including open enrollment, new hire enrollment, and terminations • Perform monthly benefits reconciliations and manage 401(k) administration and compliance testing support • Maintain payroll and benefits internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years running US multi-state payroll end-to-end • Experience reviewing and approving international payroll through in-country providers and/or EOR platforms • Hands-on benefits administration experience, including carrier invoice reconciliation and 401(k) administration • Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour requirements • Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and related benefits compliance frameworks • Proficiency with major payroll/HRIS platforms and EOR platforms • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfort reconciling large data sets • Exceptional attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and a strong controls mindset • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred • CEBS or similar benefits certification preferred • Experience supporting payroll during rapid headcount growth or new-country expansion preferred • Experience with equity compensation payroll processing (RSUs, ISO/NSO exercises) preferred • Experience supporting financial statement and 401(k) plan audits preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous time off and holiday policy • Remote flexibility • Flexible time off • Comprehensive benefits package • Career progression • 401k match • Stock options • Home office set up allowance • And much more!