Payroll and Benefits Manager

🚀 Whatnot Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values , whether working remotely or from one of our offices. We are building a team that has experience from top tech, retail and payments platforms in the world. We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others. And, we’re growing. Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years and we’re hiring forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. 📈 Opportunity Size Retail disruption is one of the largest opportunities in the startup space today. Livestream shopping is taking off around the world – a $300B GMV market in China that’s grown 100% YoY. Whatnot is bringing it to the world through a community-first approach, starting in the U.S. where retail is a $5T market opportunity! 💻 Role We are looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee and drive global payroll processes across FTEs and International and Domestic Contractors and administer our competitive employee benefit programs. You Will: Manage the global payroll process across multiple states, countries, and entities to ensure compliance with national and international rules, regulations and laws Manage contractor and international contractor payroll payments.  Partner with People Operations to efficiently onboard new hires and process terminations  Manage, support and maintain Payroll HRIS applications by maintaining internal databases and keeping employee records in digital format Prepare calculations of and execute special payments, such as bonuses and commissions, deductions, one-time payments such as referral awards, severance payments, and leave payments Respond to employee inquiries for routine questions regarding payroll and benefits Actively manage the day-to-day relationship with payroll partners, including correspondence, ad-hoc requests, escalation, and troubleshooting Partner with the Finance Team to prepare payroll reports for accounting and audit purposes and coordinate audit responses for periodic internal/external payroll audits and compliance reporting, including year-end payroll, 401(k), and Workers Compensation. Review and audit current processes to ensure compliance, while recommending and implementing changes where needed Stay informed of local payroll related law changes to keep up with regulations for compliance, advise on needed actions, and maintain consistency with local wage and hour laws Drive the annual benefits open enrollment process  Work closely with our benefits broker to manage employee communications and be the internal contact for all things benefits-related during the annual process Partner with the Senior Total Rewards Manager to ensure benefit offerings are relevant, market aligned, enhance the employee experience, and drive employee retention. Oversee the leave process and ensure compliance with FMLA and state regulations. Provide support to employees regarding plan coverage, claims, or other items Assist with employee benefits onboarding and termination process Ensure compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA, and monitor for state legal and regulatory updates, inclusive of COVID-19 legislation, in relation to benefits management Ensure data integrity between HRIS and benefit provider systems 👋 You Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. As our next Payroll & Benefits Manager, you should have 7+ years of managing global payroll and overseeing benefit administration , plus: Experience working in a fast-paced, hyper growth organization with a track record of being action-oriented, proactive, and working iteratively Strong analytical (vlookups, pivot tables) and problem solving skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail Capability to communicate effectively within a remote-first environment Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deliverables, maintain time management skills Nice to Have… Experience working with Rippling and/or Deel Experience working with Payroll / HRIS integrated platforms and ability to learn. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar APA designation 🎁 Benefits Competitive base salary and stock options Unlimited Vacation Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability Whatnot covers 99% of employee premium costs, and 75% of dependent care premiums for Medical Dental and Vision sponsored 100% by Whatnot for employees and dependents Work From Home Support Laptop provided by Whatnot and home office setup allowance $450 work-from-anywhere quarterly allowance for cell phone and internet Care benefits $1,350 quarterly allowance on food $1,500 quarterly allowance for wellness 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave and gradual return to work $5,000 annual allowance towards Childcare $20,000 lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses Professional Development $2,000 annual benefit to invest in your professional development 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts provided by Betterment Employer matching contributions of 100% of up to 4% of contributions on base salary 💛 EOE Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.