Own payroll processing and people operations at Skild AI as the company scales across multiple entities.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 7 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
What you'll build
- Process payroll on a biweekly/semi-monthly cycle
- Manage payroll tax filings
- Own new-hire onboarding in the HRIS
- Administer employee benefits
- Identify and implement process improvements
Must have
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Experience administering employee benefits
- Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax requirements
- High attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Clear, professional communication
Nice to have
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Experience at a startup or fast-growing company
- Experience supporting an HRIS implementation
- Familiarity with workers' compensation audits
- Experience resolving state tax notices
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Payroll & People Ops Coordinator at Skild AI is responsible for managing payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS onboarding to ensure employees are paid accurately and receive proper support. Key skills include hands-on payroll experience, knowledge of multi-state tax requirements, and proficiency with modern HRIS platforms. This role is ideal for someone with at least three years of relevant experience, particularly in a startup environment, who can navigate the complexities of payroll and benefits across multiple entities.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Skild AI's careers page October 7, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
- Starts above 87% of 1302 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 177 companies).
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skild AI lists $150,000–$250,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Payroll & People Ops Coordinator role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skild AI targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Payroll & People Ops Coordinator role at Skild AI.
From the original posting
Company Overview
Position Overview
We are looking for a Payroll & People Ops Coordinator to own day-to-day payroll processing and people operations as Skild AI scales across multiple entities. As the dedicated owner of payroll cycles, benefits administration, and HRIS onboarding, you will make sure every employee is paid accurately and on time and has a smooth, well-supported benefits experience. This role reports to the Accounting Lead and partners closely with Accounting, Recruiting, People/HR leadership, and our external payroll, benefits, and insurance partners.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll on a biweekly/semi-monthly cycle across all entities, including corrections and off-cycle runs.
- Process termination pay in compliance with state final-pay requirements.
- Calculate and process monthly bonus payments.
- Manage payroll tax filings and respond to state tax notices.
- Own new-hire onboarding in the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee records from day one.
- Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, carrier billing, and renewals.
- Lead annual open enrollment and serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions.
- Track and respond to employment-compliance items such as state registrations, notices, and filings.
- Support workers' compensation audits.
- Partner with Accounting & Finance on subsidiary-level payroll and benefits needs.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation across payroll and benefits workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including corrections, terminations, and bonus/off-cycle payments.
- Experience administering employee benefits and working in a modern HRIS (e.g., Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or Workday).
- Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax requirements and experience resolving state tax notices.
- High attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential compensation and personal data.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently.
- Clear, professional communication with employees on sensitive topics such as pay, benefits, and leave.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
- Experience at a startup or fast-growing company, ideally across multiple entities or subsidiaries.
- Experience supporting an HRIS implementation or system migration.
- Familiarity with workers' compensation audits, state compliance filings, or equity administration basics.
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