Payroll and Benefits Manager

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Role Purpose

We currently have a career opportunity for an experienced, caring, purpose-driven Payroll and Benefits Manager who will take great pride in managing all aspects of the company’s Payroll and Benefits, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employees while adhering to truly exceptional employee experiences.

The Payroll and Benefits Manager oversees payroll and benefits operations across all states and international locations. This role provides expertise to drive operational excellence, compliance, and process improvements while ensuring high service standards. This is an integral role on the Human Resources team. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end bi-monthly, multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the platform.
• Prepare the journal entry for each payroll processing for review by Accounting Team to upload into our Accounting Software.
• Lead the interface with the HRIS provider (ADP WFN) to ensure that the system is configured and working optimally to support the needs of the business.
• Perform employee onboarding and offboarding tasks.
• Manage employee benefits administration for programs including health and life insurance, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
• Oversee the annual open enrollment process with the HR team.
• Manage all leave processes and policies including medical, family, PTO, and sick time.
• Manage end-of-year and annual payroll and benefits processes and/or reporting. 
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and best practices; stay informed of new and changing laws and regulations.
• Assist in training staff on payroll procedures and support HR with benefits related items.
• Lead integration and onboarding activities to include mapping payroll transition and setup related to newly acquired practices.
• Develop and implement HRIS strategies, managing system upgrades and customizations, ensuring data security and integrity.
• Analyze HR data and generate reports to support strategic decision making.
• Support 401k Audit and ERISA Compliance.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve payroll/benefits issues timely and thoroughly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience processing payroll required; multi-state and multi-entity preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Accounting, or other related degree, or equivalent years of Payroll and management experience required. 
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred; Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or HR Certification (SHRM, PHR) preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with employees and managers. Respectful, ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal) and professionalism required.
• Strong accuracy, analytical skills, attention-to-detail, problem resolution, and project management. 
• Ability to work independently, research and propose solutions, organize effectively with strong time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and tax laws, best practices, reporting regulations, and benefits processing administration. 
• Must have experience with HRIS (ADP WFN).
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to create or work with pivot tables and v-lookups.

Additional details:

• This position is based out of our office in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, WA (hybrid work schedule).  

• The estimated compensation for this position is $120,000-135,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus and an equity grant.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a current or future need for visa sponsorship. LevelTen Energy does not offer visa assistance or sponsorship of any kind.

Benefits / Perks

• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Wellness Credit
• Flexible vacation policy
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401k plan

 In the Seattle office:

• Casual dress code
• Commuter benefits
• Standing desk options
• Regular company-sponsored happy hours
• Hybrid in-office/work from home schedule
• Monthly catered lunch

About LevelTen Energy

LevelTen Energy is the leading provider of transaction infrastructure for the clean energy transition, connecting buyers, sellers, and financiers through dynamic marketplaces, data-driven insights, and automated analytics. The LevelTen Platform supports power purchase agreements, clean energy asset M&A transactions, and tax credit transfers—soon expanding to granular certificate trading—enabling organizations to execute and manage transactions with confidence. With a network of over 1,000 project developers in 35 countries, LevelTen is advancing carbon-free energy markets by increasing transparency, liquidity, and accessibility. Learn more at LevelTenEnergy.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LevelTen Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

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