# Payroll, Benefits & HR Operations Specialist, bilingual in Korean

**Company:** [Cesna Recruitment](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/x4yVvovTQjfSkpaaXrMrwp.md)
**Location:** Houston, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** US Team

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## Description

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the **Head of Human Resources**, this position serves as a key member of the HR team responsible for payroll administration, benefits management, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual will take ownership of critical HR operational processes while partnering closely with Finance, external vendors, and business leaders to ensure accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and a best-in-class employee experience.  
  
Key Responsibilities

### Payroll Administration

-   Own the full-cycle payroll process for multi-state U.S. employees using a cloud-based payroll system (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
-   Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including new hires, promotions, bonuses, commissions, leave adjustments, and terminations
-   Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations
-   Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering closely with the Finance team
-   Coordinate year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and payroll tax reporting
-   Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related employee inquiries

### Benefits Administration

-   Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k)
-   Partner with insurance brokers and benefit vendors to ensure efficient program administration and service delivery
-   Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, COBRA, and vendor billing reconciliations
-   Lead annual Open Enrollment activities including employee communications and education
-   Respond to employee benefit questions while delivering a high-quality employee experience

### HR Operations

-   Support recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, offer administration, and onboarding activities
-   Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity
-   Coordinate I-9 verification, E-Verify, and employment documentation compliance
-   Support U.S. immigration processes (H-1B, E-2, TN, OPT, etc.) by coordinating documentation with outside immigration counsel
-   Assist with employee lifecycle processes including promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and offboarding
-   Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics as needed

### Process Improvement & Compliance

-   Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and operational efficiency
-   Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies, SOPs, and internal controls
-   Monitor changes in employment laws and recommend process updates to maintain compliance
-   Support internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, and HR compliance
-   Partner with the Head of HR on strategic HR initiatives and special projects

## Requirements

### Required

-   Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
-   5+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, and HR operations
-   Experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll
-   Strong understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations and employment compliance
-   Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms
-   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
-   Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
-   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-   Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion
-   Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

### Preferred

-   Experience in startups, venture capital, private equity, or high-growth organizations
-   Experience supporting U.S. employment-based immigration programs
-   Experience with HRIS implementation or process automation
-   SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CPP certification
-   Experience supporting multi-state benefit administration

## Benefits

-   Be part of a rapidly growing investment platform focused on renewable energy and climate innovation
-   Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to building scalable HR operations
-   Gain broad exposure across Payroll, Benefits, HR Operations, Compliance, and People Strategy
-   Opportunity to grow into broader People Operations, Total Rewards, or HR leadership roles
-   Competitive compensation and performance bonus
-   Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
-   401(k) with company match
-   Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
-   Professional development and career growth opportunities