Who you are

• Strong alignment with our values, find our values on our career page if you haven’t read up on them yet
• 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 working 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), as most collaboration at Circle happens asynchronously
• 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.)

What the job involves

• We’re hiring a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to help support and scale one of the most critical functions at Circle. Today, payroll and benefits are owned by a single team member — and as we continue to grow, we need additional support and redundancy to ensure accuracy, continuity, and a great employee experience
• 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. You’ll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly
• Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and countries using Remote
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including hours worked and PTO, ensuring 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

The application process

• All applications are submitted through our official applicant tracking system (Greenhouse)
• If selected to move forward, you may be invited to record a short introductory video, or directly into a live interview
• All live interviews are conducted face-to-face over video (Zoom or Google Meet) with a member of the Circle team
• We do not conduct text-only interviews
• We do not conduct interviews via chat apps or messaging platforms
• We do not use AI bots to interview candidates

Benefits

• Medical coverage & reimbursements: Depending on your location, you will either be offered a full medical plan for you & your family, or offered generous monthly reimbursements to help with medical costs
• Equity package: We offer an equity package to every person that works at Circle
• Paid time off: We offer 35-days of PTO per year based on your hire date. Up to 50% can carry over to the next year
• Work from home, or anywhere: All of our employees are 100% remote!
• Learning & development stipend: Take advantage of up to $500 USD per year to help you level up your professional skills
• Home office stipend: New joiners receive $2,150 USD on their first paycheck to help outfit their home office, with a refresh every three years
• Company offsites: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world!
• Annual bonus: Roles that don't already receive variable income or commission are eligible to earn up to an extra 5% of their annual earnings as a yearly bonus based on overall company performance
• 401k with employer match: U.S. employees can partake in a 401k plan that has a 5% match, dollar-for-dollar
• U.S.-benchmarked compensation, no matter where you are in the world
• Paid sabbatical: After 3 years of employment, team members earn a paid 1-month sabbatical to decompress and unwind
• Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one