HRIS & Benefits Administrator (Payroll & Compliance)

Salt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt, a regulated financial technology company, is seeking an HRIS & Benefits Administrator to join its People team in New York. This hands-on role combines HR systems administration, employee benefits, compliance, and payroll coordination to keep people data accurate, secure, and compliant, reporting directly to the Global Head of People.

Key responsibilities include HRIS administration, benefits management (health, 401(k), open enrollment), payroll coordination with our outsourced provider,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in HRIS administration and benefits.
• Experience with U.S. multi-state payroll.
• Familiarity with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA.
• Experience with Rippling and/or Deel is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer HRIS, maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Oversee health, welfare benefits, 401(k), open enrollment.
• Support U.S. compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and act as payroll backup.
• Assist audits, filings, and year-end payroll activities.
• Respond to employee pay and benefits questions with discretion.

Skills

HRIS administration

Employee benefits

Excel

Attention to detail

Written communication

Coordination across time zones

Independent work

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Rippling

Deel

Job description

Salt, a regulated financial technology company, is seeking an HRIS & Benefits Administrator to join its People team in New York. This hands-on role combines HR systems administration, employee benefits, compliance, and payroll coordination to keep people data accurate, secure, and compliant, reporting directly to the Global Head of People.

Key responsibilities include HRIS administration, benefits management (health, 401(k), open enrollment), payroll coordination with our outsourced provider,