Payroll & benefits specialist

Join Pigment: The AI Platform Redefining Business Planning Pigment is the AI-powered business planning and performance management platform built for agility and scale. We connect people, data, and processes in one intuitive, feature-rich solution, empowering every team—from Finance to HR—to build, adapt, and align strategic plans in real time. Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented People Operations Specialist with a strong focus on Payroll and Benefits. In this role, you will ensure our people are paid accurately and on time, while managing the perks that make their lives better. You will also act as a key technical contributor for testing new workflows in our systems (HRIS tool: Hibob and our internal Pigment App). What You’ll Do Payroll Management: Process monthly payroll with a third‑party provider, ensuring 100% accuracy, compliance with local regulations, and timely distribution. Benefits Administration: Manage and audit employee benefits programs (health insurance, pensions such as 401K, etc.), acting as the main point of contact for providers and employees. Systems & Workflows: Serve as a power user for Hibob and Pigment App. Responsible for workflow testing, ensuring data flows seamlessly between platforms, and identifying automation opportunities to implement in collaboration with your manager. Compliance & Reporting: Maintain precise payroll records and generate reports for the finance team to assist with budget forecasting. Your scope will primarily focus on North America (USA & Canada), the UK and the management of EOR providers. This is a non‑exhaustive list; your scope may expand as we scale. Who You Are Minimum 3 years of experience in USA & Canada payroll Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration within the defined scope. Rigorous with excellent attention to detail. Strong prioritization skills and solution‑oriented mindset. Strong analytical skills and a test‑and‑learn mindset for HR software. High level of discretion and sensitivity toward confidential data. Proven agility and ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast‑growing international environment. Experience working with a third‑party payroll provider. International payroll experience is a major asset. What We Offer Competitive compensation package ($102,000 - $120,000) Stock options to ensure you have a stake in Pigment’s growth Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, & vision insurance coverage for you & your loved ones Generous time off and parental leave policies Trust and flexible working hours One company offsite every year and offices in major cities including New York, Toronto, Paris, London and San Francisco High‑end equipment based on availability Employer‑sponsored 401(k) for retirement planning How We Work Thrive Together: We can only win as a team. We are all founders and do the right thing for our peers, Pigment customers, partners, and the planet. Never Settle: We aim to become the best at what we do by delivering with rigor and ambition every day. Go for it: We are biased toward action. Every action leads to learning and these learnings get us one step closer to our mission. Be real, be humble: We are generous with feedback, open to changing our views, and approach with empathy knowing everyone is trying to do the best for Pigment. Champion our Customers: We lead with empathy, solve what matters, and deliver clarity in a complex world to make our customers heroes in their organizations. We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. This may include verification of employment history, education, and, where legally permitted, criminal records. Any checks will be conducted lawfully prior to formal employment contracts being signed, with candidate consent, and information will be treated confidentially. Pigment is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity is a strength and fosters innovation. We are committed to enabling everyone to feel included and valued at the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, family, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, social origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We may process your personal data in accordance with our HR Data Protection Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr