Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

This role is perfect for someone early in their HR career who loves details enjoys helping People and wants to build a strong foundation across payroll benefits and HR operationswhile having some fun along the way. Our current hybrid approach is working in-office Monday Thursday with the option to work from home on Friday.

The Role (Why Youll Love It)

As our Payroll & Benefits Coordinator youll be the friendly front line for employee questions and the steady hand behind the scenes. Youll support our Payroll & Benefit managers making sure People are paid correctly on time and enrolled in benefits that work for them. Youll also partner closely with HRBPs Recruiters IT and external vendors to keep our employee experience running smoothlyacross the U.S. and internationally.

This role has great exposure to global payroll benefits administration compliance and HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & HR Operations

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the HR team
• Process new hires terminations and employee data updates accurately and on time
• Maintain employee records and documentation in HRIS and payroll systems ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Assist the Payroll Manager with preparation of U.S. bi-weekly semi-monthly and global monthly payrolls and serving as backup payroll processor
• Support payroll audits reconciliations and validation checks as needed
• Assist with payroll-related compliance items such as wage garnishments employment verifications and audit requests
• Support year-end payroll activities (W-2s international equivalents system audits)

Benefits Administration

• Act as Tier 1 support for employee questions related to payroll benefits and HR processes
• Assist with benefits administration including new hire enrollment qualifying life events open enrollment and terminations
• Partner with internal teams and third-party vendors to troubleshoot benefit file feeds manual uploads and eligibility issues
• Support wellness health and employee benefits programs
• Assist Benefit Manager as needed with leave administration coordination in partnership with vendors and HRBPs

Employee Experience & Enablement

• Deliver legendary customer service to employeesresponsive accurate and empathetic
• Host bi-weekly new hire orientation sessions covering HR systems payroll and benefits
• Manage Cricut Central (internal employee portal) ensuring HR content resources and updates stay fresh and accurate
• Partner closely with IT to support employee system access and login troubleshooting
• Support employee recognition and engagement programs

Compliance Training & Continuous Improvement

• Manage new hire and annual compliance training assignments
• Follow established procedures checklists and controlswhile also helping improve them
• Partner on internal and external reporting and audit requests
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes improve employee communications and enhance the payroll & benefits experience

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• 24 years of experience in payroll benefits HR operationsor a combination
• Experience with UKG software strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll and benefits fundamentals; exposure to global payroll is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities deadlines and shifting needs with limited supervision
• Clear effective written and verbal communication skills
• Curious hungry flexible and eager to learn
• A continuous improvement mindsetyoure always looking for a better way

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting audits payroll reconciliations or benefits file feeds
• Familiarity with compliance concepts (e.g. ACA wage & hour basics data privacy)
• Passion for creating a positive human employee experience

Additional Information :

Weve Got You Covered

At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical Dental and Vision coverage a 401(k) match generous PTO tuition reimbursement and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. Youll also receive exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented creative and curious minds out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply

Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.

Were looking for A-playerspeople who thrive in dynamic environments turn challenges into momentum and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you read on.

Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You move with urgency. You dont wait for perfect clarity to actyou start learn and adjust.
• You set high standards. You take ownership deliver quality and hold yourself accountable.
• You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others communicate clearly and bring a low-ego high-output energy.
• You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impactbecause technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.

One More Thing (Its a Big One)

This role is in-office at least 4-5 days per week. We believe real collaboration innovation and culture are built face-to-face. If youre energized by working alongside smart kind creative peopleand love those hallway conversations that spark the next great ideayoull feel right at home.

If youre looking for a fully remote role this may not be the right fit. But if youre excited by challenge purpose and building something betterlets make something amazing together.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

What to Do Next:

Please attach your resume cover letter and/or include links to your portfolio or other social presence. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information.

Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time