Sondermind

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Denver, CO

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$75kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

You'll join SonderMind's People Operations team as a Payroll and Benefits Administrator, taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for a growing workforce, with a particular focus on our California-based employees, where complex wage-and-hour regulations demand precision and up-to-date knowledge.
Working primarily in UKG, you'll ensure every team member is paid accurately and on time, and benefits administration tasks are handled swiftly and accurately.
If you're building your payroll career and want hands-on experience within a fast-moving, people-first environment, this role gives you both the depth and the visibility to grow.

Support managers with payroll-related questions, including timecard review, approval workflows, and resolving UKG timekeeping issues.
Maintain accurate employee records in UKG, including pay rates, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation, commission letter administration and distribution, and reconciliation.
Support and administration of our 401k plan, including analysis and reconciliation of regular 401 (k) reporting and compliance.

1-2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including full-cycle payroll runs
Familiarity with UKG (UltiPro or UKG Pro) and Kronos or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms
Working knowledge of California payroll regulations, including overtime rules, meal and rest break premiums, and final pay requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for payroll audits and data reconciliation
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to identify and correct payroll discrepancies
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills - you enjoy digging in and figuring things out
Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

A generous PTO policy with a minimum of three weeks off per year
Not only that, we also cover the difference in salary for up to seven (7) weeks of short-term disability leave (after the required waiting period) should you need to use it.
The salary range for this role is between $68,000 - $75,000 per year.
Travel to Denver 1x a year for annual

As a leader in redesigning behavioral health, we are walking the walk with our employee benefits.
Our benefits include:
A generous PTO policy with a minimum of three weeks off per year
Free therapy coverage benefits to ensure our employees have access to the care they need (must be enrolled in our medical plans to participate)
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with plans to meet every need, including HSA ($1,100 company contribution) and FSA options
Employer-paid short-term, long-term disability, life & AD&D to cover life's unexpected events.
Not only that, we also cover the difference in salary for up to seven (7) weeks of short-term disability leave (after the required waiting period) should you need to use it.
Eight weeks of paid Parental Leave (if the parent also qualifies for STD, this benefit is in addition which allows between 8-16 weeks of paid leave)
401K retirement plan with 100% matching which immediately vests on up to 4% of base salary
A commitment to fostering flexible hybrid work

SonderMind does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religion, veteran and military status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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