Merit HR

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This hands-on role leads compensation, benefits, and payroll. - Design and manage competitive, compliant programs - Personally process biweekly payroll - Requires autonomy, strong judgment, and a customer service mindset - Balance strategy with execution What You Will Do - Compensation & Total Rewards - Lead compensation strategy, benchmarking, and salary structure management in a multi-state environment - Support merit cycles, budgeting, and compensation decisions - Maintain equitable, market-aligned frameworks - Use data and market trends to inform decisions - Benefits & Employee Experience - Oversee benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave) - Lead renewals, broker relationships, and plan optimization - Provide high-touch employee support and communication - Manage compliance, open enrollment, and vendor performance - Payroll (Hands-On) - Process biweekly payroll with accuracy and confidentiality - Ensure multi-state and California compliance - Resolve payroll issues promptly - Maintain reporting and audit readiness - 401(k) & Compliance - Administer 401(k) plans and ensure ERISA/IRS/DOL compliance - Manage audits, filings, and vendor relationships - Improve participation and engagement - HRIS & Systems - Manage HRIS (ADP Workforce Now preferred) - Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy - Drive process improvements and support audits Qualifications - 6–7+ years across compensation, benefits, and payroll - Hands-on payroll processing experience required - Strong compensation analysis skills - ADP Workforce Now experience preferred - Nonprofit experience desirable - Knowledge of FLSA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and multi-state payroll - Ability to work independently with strong professionalism and communication - CCP, CBP, or similar certification preferred - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred Work Environment - Fully remote; must reside in California - ~10% travel for meetings and retreats - Reliable home office required Compensation - $70-$75/hour while on contract - $150k plus generous benefits if hired on full-time