Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Lead - Team Operations

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The successful lead of Payroll, Benefits and Compensation (Total Rewards) team member will be self-motivated, flexible, creative, and able to juggle an array of responsibilities, with broad knowledge and expertise across human resources. This role is responsible for all elements of leading the payroll, benefits, leaves, and compensation practices. This includes employment for individuals throughout the United States and Canada. We are a fast-growing and innovative team and are looking for the right person to help support our growth and all of our team members.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company team members; participating in developing department goals, objectives, and systems 
• Development and implementation of business processes in new areas
• Maintain and oversee benefit renewal and compliance for US, Canada, and International, including workers' compensation and COBRA
• Maintain and oversee HRIS systems, payroll, and benefits administration for US, Canada, and International
• Multi-state, Canada, and International payroll, tax, regulations, and benefits experience
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing to include but not limited to base pay, hours worked, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, etc. 
• Support month, quarter, and year-end processes 
• Regulatory compliance and reporting for payroll, benefits, leaves, workers compensation for multi-state, Canada, and International
• Perform benefit administration to include claims resolution, invoice approval, and annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, information activities program, and cash flow 
• Prepare and audit payroll processes for the most accurate information 
• Run and process payroll with support and collaboration
• Administration of compensation and benefits
• Support affirmative action program, EEO-1, maintaining other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations
• Establish and maintain department records and reports; recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of department and services performed
• Work with an unconventional team that prides itself on creative approaches to human resource practices and processes
• Great communication skills that can build strong relationships with internal and external teams
• Proactively take initiative and makes decisions confidently 
• Manage risk and changing the direction of projects and strategies 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Management/Finance or related field preferred
• A minimum of 10 years related HR experience, at least 7 of these years focused in payroll, multi-state taxes, and reporting, international taxes and reporting, and benefits management
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/state/local regulations and laws and ability to stay current on laws and regulations that would impact the business
• Highly analytical, accurate, and detail-oriented
• Excellent ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment 
• Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits across the US, Canada, and International preferred
• Experience in Payroll and HRIS systems such as Paylocity or something similar
• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with various teams

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Inclusivity Statement

Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.

BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.

All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.

BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.