Connexity, a Taboola
company is a performance-marketing technology company whose core purpose for 25 years is to help online retailers find new customers and drive sales at a cost that meets ROI objectives. As the leading independent source of new customers and sales for online retailers, we manage the complexities of a wide range of customer acquisition channels on behalf of thousands of retailers, with proven success in the US, UK, EMEA and APAC, We connect over 60,000 publishers to 50,000 retailers around the world, generating $5m+ of sales every day across our suite of products (Skimlinks, ShopYourLikes, Connexity). We joined forces with
Taboola
in 2021 and
Skimlinks
in 2020, making us the first and largest, open-web source for Publishers and Creators to access eCommerce!
Summary of Role The Benefits Specialist is based in Los Angeles, reports to the Sr. Director, Human Resources, and is a member of the US HR Team. The main purpose of this role is to manage the third party administration of the company's US benefits programs, 401K, and various payroll requirements as needed, ensuring smooth administration, compliance, and effective communication with employees.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day management of the 401(k) retirement plan, including eligibility, enrollments, employee contribution updates, compliance testing, audits, conducting true-up, scheduling and setting up committee meetings twice annually, and partnering with plan advisors and recordkeepers
Maintain close partnership with our third-party benefits administrator to manage benefits for :450 U.S. employees
Approve qualifying events, coordinate between the LOA administrator and management, complete employment verifications, and oversee manual benefits processes
Support annual open enrollment, vendor renewals, and communications
Review reconciled monthly benefit invoices received from third party administrator, to ensure accurate charges and timely payments
Maintain benefits data across HRIS, vendor systems, and payroll to ensure accuracy and alignment
Core Payroll Tasks
Maintain payroll records by downloading and securely storing all payroll reports each cycle, as well as quarter-end, year-end, and W-2 documents once generated
Mail or distribute paper W-2s annually
Conduct benefit and payroll new-hire orientation, ensuring employees understand benefit options, timekeeping, vacation policies, and payroll cycles
Timekeeping Management
Obtain timecard approvals from employees and managers
Remind managers to approve vacation requests in eTime
Remind employees to complete and submit biweekly timecards
Partner with our HR Shared Services team to ensure timecards are processed accurately and on time
Provide timecard system training and support to employees and managers
Compliance & Audit Support
Lead 401(k) plan compliance testing, Form 5500, and annual audit activities
Partner with recordkeeper and 401K advisor to ensure payroll and benefit processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy of employee data
Support internal audit and financial audit documentation requests
Requirements
5+ years of experience in benefits administration and payroll, ideally in a mid-size or fast-paced environment
Deep knowledge of U.S. benefit programs, including 401(k), ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and relevant employment laws
Strong experience working with benefits and payroll vendors (ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred)
High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, especially in data handling and documentation
Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to support employees at all levels
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines
Discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Benefits Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC. We offer top benefits including equity, career growth, flexible time off, casual work environment, competitive comp, and much more!
Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
Flexible work schedules
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Equity
We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we're all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.
This position is a hybrid role, with :2 days based in the Santa Monica office.
The pay range for this position is $80K - $95K. The pay offered may vary depending on several factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation packages include a variety of perks such as equity, competitive 401(k) match, rich benefits, etc.
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company is a performance-marketing technology company whose core purpose for 25 years is to help online retailers find new customers and drive sales at a cost that meets ROI objectives. As the leading independent source of new customers and sales for online retailers, we manage the complexities of a wide range of customer acquisition channels on behalf of thousands of retailers, with proven success in the US, UK, EMEA and APAC, We connect over 60,000 publishers to 50,000 retailers around the world, generating $5m+ of sales every day across our suite of products (Skimlinks, ShopYourLikes, Connexity). We joined forces with
Taboola
in 2021 and
Skimlinks
in 2020, making us the first and largest, open-web source for Publishers and Creators to access eCommerce!
Summary of Role The Benefits Specialist is based in Los Angeles, reports to the Sr. Director, Human Resources, and is a member of the US HR Team. The main purpose of this role is to manage the third party administration of the company's US benefits programs, 401K, and various payroll requirements as needed, ensuring smooth administration, compliance, and effective communication with employees.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day management of the 401(k) retirement plan, including eligibility, enrollments, employee contribution updates, compliance testing, audits, conducting true-up, scheduling and setting up committee meetings twice annually, and partnering with plan advisors and recordkeepers
Maintain close partnership with our third-party benefits administrator to manage benefits for :450 U.S. employees
Approve qualifying events, coordinate between the LOA administrator and management, complete employment verifications, and oversee manual benefits processes
Support annual open enrollment, vendor renewals, and communications
Review reconciled monthly benefit invoices received from third party administrator, to ensure accurate charges and timely payments
Maintain benefits data across HRIS, vendor systems, and payroll to ensure accuracy and alignment
Core Payroll Tasks
Maintain payroll records by downloading and securely storing all payroll reports each cycle, as well as quarter-end, year-end, and W-2 documents once generated
Mail or distribute paper W-2s annually
Conduct benefit and payroll new-hire orientation, ensuring employees understand benefit options, timekeeping, vacation policies, and payroll cycles
Timekeeping Management
Obtain timecard approvals from employees and managers
Remind managers to approve vacation requests in eTime
Remind employees to complete and submit biweekly timecards
Partner with our HR Shared Services team to ensure timecards are processed accurately and on time
Provide timecard system training and support to employees and managers
Compliance & Audit Support
Lead 401(k) plan compliance testing, Form 5500, and annual audit activities
Partner with recordkeeper and 401K advisor to ensure payroll and benefit processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy of employee data
Support internal audit and financial audit documentation requests
Requirements
5+ years of experience in benefits administration and payroll, ideally in a mid-size or fast-paced environment
Deep knowledge of U.S. benefit programs, including 401(k), ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and relevant employment laws
Strong experience working with benefits and payroll vendors (ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred)
High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, especially in data handling and documentation
Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to support employees at all levels
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines
Discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Benefits Headquartered in Santa Monica, the company operates sites and business services in the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC. We offer top benefits including equity, career growth, flexible time off, casual work environment, competitive comp, and much more!
Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k Matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), LTD & STD
Paid Leave Benefits (Maternity, Paternity & Medical)
Learning & Development Program (educational tool)
Flexible work schedules
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Equity
We are committed to providing a culture at Connexity that supports the diversity, equity and inclusion of our most valuable asset, our people. We encourage individuality and are driven to represent a workplace that celebrates our differences, and provides opportunities equally across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and all other demographics. Our actions across Education, Recruitment, Retention, and Volunteering reflect our core company values and remind us that we're all in this together to drive positive change in our industry.
This position is a hybrid role, with :2 days based in the Santa Monica office.
The pay range for this position is $80K - $95K. The pay offered may vary depending on several factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation packages include a variety of perks such as equity, competitive 401(k) match, rich benefits, etc.
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