Sr. Payroll, Benefits & Equity Specialist

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  "title": "Sr. Payroll, Benefits & Equity Specialist ",
  "benefits": "<ul><li><!--block-->Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration</li><li><!--block-->Equity ownership in the company</li><li><!--block-->Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support</li><li><!--block-->401(k) plan with company match</li><li><!--block-->Flexible PTO and parental leave</li><li><!--block-->Home office set up reimbursement</li><li><!--block-->Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site</li><li><!--block-->Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks</li></ul>",
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  "deadline_at": "2026-06-23T23:59:59-07:00",
  "description": "<div><!--block-->Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>This position plays a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance with California wage and hour laws, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-growth environment, maintains exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys improving processes and systems across People Operations.&nbsp;</div>",
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  "key_responsibilities": "<div><!--block--><strong>Payroll Administration</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li><!--block-->Own end-to-end processing of biweekly multi-state payroll through Insperity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Calculate and coordinate final pay for California terminations in compliance with state wage and hour laws&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Process employee changes including compensation updates, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accurate employee pay data, deductions, and tax reporting&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Resolve payroll discrepancies and partner with employees and managers on payroll-related questions&nbsp;</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Benefits Administration</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li><!--block-->Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, COBRA, and leave-related benefits&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits support and vendor coordination&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and open enrollment activities&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Ensure benefit-related records and documentation remain accurate and compliant&nbsp;</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Equity Compensation Administration</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li><!--block-->Own day-to-day administration of the company’s equity compensation program in partnership with the Head of People &amp; Culture&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Manage equity transactions including stock option grants, exercises, vesting schedules, RSU activity, and employee terminations via Carta&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Create, maintain, and audit equity administration records, trackers, and electronic filing systems&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Prepare and route equity documentation and approval workflows in a timely and accurate manner&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and external equity vendors to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Help ensure equity administration processes comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations&nbsp;</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Systems &amp; Process Improvement</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li><!--block-->Maintain data integrity across HRIS for payroll, benefits, and equity administration systems&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Support reporting and audits related to payroll, benefits, and equity administration&nbsp;</li></ul>",
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