Benefits & Payroll Specialist (Leave & Onboarding)

GLIDEsf; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GLIDE is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Specialist to manage leave, enroll employees in benefits, and support payroll for 230+ staff. You’ll handle LOA programs, coordinate with providers, and ensure accurate wage and benefit deductions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3+ years in payroll/benefits, and strong Excel skills. ADP Workforce Now experience is highly preferred. This is an on-site role in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of payroll processing, benefits and leave of absence administration experience.
• Direct experience with FMLA, CFRA, COBRA, and California employment practices is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities are required.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding benefits enrollment and ongoing benefits administration.
• Coordinate and administer leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, PFL, SFPPLO) and related payroll calculations.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for 230+ employees and support ADP onboarding activities.
• Audit payroll data, reconcile invoices, and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration workflows in HR systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Leave of absence administration

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

GLIDE is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Specialist to manage leave, enroll employees in benefits, and support payroll for 230+ staff. You’ll handle LOA programs, coordinate with providers, and ensure accurate wage and benefit deductions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3+ years in payroll/benefits, and strong Excel skills. ADP Workforce Now experience is highly preferred. This is an on-site role in San Francisco.