• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time for W2 employees (hourly and salaried) and 1099 consultants. • Maintain state and local payroll tax registrations, ensuring compliance for multi-state operations. • Ensure proper withholding, deductions, and garnishments in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation. • Respond to employee payroll questions and troubleshoot discrepancies. • Support year-end payroll activities, including reconciliation and preparation of year-end reporting. • Prepare and maintain payroll standard operating procedures and policies. • Manage 1099 contractor invoicing: create and update invoice templates annually and as needed, distribute to managers, troubleshoot issues, and verify pay rate accuracy through regular check-ins. • Assist with recruiting and onboarding processes, including processing offers, submitting background checks, managing new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, and offboarding procedures. • Facilitate new hire transitions by maintaining reporting and models, coordinating pre-onboarding, ensuring both managers and new hires feel supported throughout the onboarding journey. • Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee eligibility, and vendor communications. • Maintain HRIS and employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality, including processing transitions, updating contracts and reporting structures • Assist with general HR projects, such as policy updates, employee communications, and compliance audits. • Provide support for employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies. • Assist with HR reporting and metrics as needed. • Process invoices and support ad hoc accounting or HR projects. • Collaborate with other members of the Finance and People teams to ensure smooth operational workflows. • Support organizational compliance with HR and payroll regulations.