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accounts payable specialist ii

payroll accountant

TEEMA Group

<div>Role Summary 
The Payroll Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple entities. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working at the intersection of payroll, accounting, and benefits administration. The Payroll Accountant supports employees and leadership alike by delivering precise payroll processing, insightful reporting, and strong internal controls while contributing to audit readiness and continuous process improvement. 
This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with Human Resources and Finance while supporting organizational excellence and employee satisfaction. 
 
Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>
Process biweekly payroll using payroll software, ensuring accuracy, validation, and balancing of each payroll cycle</li><li>
Prepare and update payroll-related management reports and analytics</li><li>
Perform timely and accurate monthly payroll close activities, including account and system reconciliations and review of accruals</li><li>
Maintain payroll system updates for employee changes and generate related reports</li><li>
Prepare medical, dental, garnishment, and benefit contribution and billing reports</li><li>
Maintain time management systems, including time clocks and employee timesheet access</li><li>
Process new-hire paperwork and payroll-related changes in coordination with Human Resources</li><li>
Serve as a resource for employees regarding time reporting and pay inquiries; investigate and resolve paycheck discrepancies</li><li>
Review, upload, and manage 403(b), FSA, and other benefit data with third-party administrators</li><li>
Prepare and maintain COB calculations for payroll input as required</li><li>
Calculate and submit payroll-related data for city, government, or contract reporting purposes</li><li>
Prepare General Ledger journal entries related to payroll, workers&rsquo; compensation, accrued benefits, and other payroll-related accounts</li><li>
Support benefits administration in collaboration with Human Resources, including reconciliations for medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, personnel audits, 403(b) processes, special projects, and reporting</li><li>
Compile schedules and documentation for external auditors during annual audits</li><li>
Manage and provide required data for Department of Labor, workers&rsquo; compensation, retirement plan, and other audits</li><li>
Distribute annual W-2 forms and other required payroll documentation</li><li>
Support special projects and perform additional related duties as assigned</li></ul> 
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Associate&rsquo;s, Bachelor&rsquo;s, or Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>
Minimum of three (3) years of accounting and payroll experience</li><li>
Strong understanding of payroll administration with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>
Working knowledge of payroll systems and time management software (UltiPro or similar systems)</li><li>
Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and internal payroll guidelines</li><li>
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism</li><li>
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Ability to explain payroll variances clearly to employees and department leaders</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>
Strong data entry accuracy and proficiency using a 10-key calculator or keyboard by touch</li><li>
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems</li></ul> 
Desired Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience supporting benefit administration and payroll-related audits</li><li>
Strong customer service orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative in resolving payroll and system issues</li><li>
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and leadership teams</li></ul>
Location &amp; Work Type<ul><li>
Work Type: Hybrid</li><li>
Work Environment: Professional administrative office setting</li><li>
Schedule: Typically 2&ndash;3 days per week on-site and 2&ndash;3 days per week remote, with flexibility to meet organizational needs</li></ul> 
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. 
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
#Workwolf</div>

Payroll Accountant

Color Health, Inc

<div>Color Health is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation&rsquo;s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care across all 50 states. Our innovative, guideline-based approach spans cancer screening, risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship. In addition to personalized direct medical care, our services include cancer genetics risk assessment, nutrition, mental health support and at-home cancer screening diagnostics. Using technology-driven, patient-centric solutions, Color is transforming how employers, unions, health plans, and governments address cancer. Color&rsquo;s goal is to close critical cancer care gaps, improve cancer outcomes, and guide patients with empathy through their healthcare journeys.
Apply to join Color and do the most meaningful work of your career. If you are not sure that you&rsquo;re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply!
About the Role:
Color is hiring a Controller to lead and scale the company&rsquo;s accounting function. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a builder who can own the close, improve process quality and timeliness, strengthen controls, and modernize how accounting operates in a lean environment.
The Controller will oversee all core accounting processes across expense, revenue, cash, payroll, audit support, and compliance. This person will be expected to operate with strong day-to-day ownership, roll up their sleeves where needed, and build a more automated, technology-enabled accounting function that keeps back-office overhead efficient as the business evolves.
This role reports to the VP of Finance and will serve as a critical leadership role within the team and business.
Color is hiring a Controller to lead and scale the company&rsquo;s accounting function. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a builder who can own the close, improve process quality and timeliness, strengthen controls, and modernize how accounting operates in a lean environment.
The Controller will oversee all core accounting processes across expense, revenue, cash, payroll, audit support, and compliance. This person will be expected to operate with strong day-to-day ownership, roll up their sleeves where needed, and build a more automated, technology-enabled accounting function that keeps back-office overhead efficient as the business evolves.
This role reports to the VP of Finance and will serve as a critical leadership role within the team and business.
How You&rsquo;ll Contribute:<ul><li>
Own day-to-day accounting operations across the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash, and financial reporting</li><li>
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process with a focus on timeliness, quality, and repeatability</li><li>
Oversee accounting for expense, revenue, bank activity, and payroll, ensuring complete and accurate financial records</li><li>
Serve as the primary accounting leader managing the accounting team in a lean, execution-oriented environment</li><li>
Strengthen close controls, review procedures, balance sheet support, and accounting documentation</li><li>
Partner with external advisors on technical accounting matters, while retaining ownership of execution, judgment, and operational outcomes internally</li><li>
Identify and implement improvements in systems, workflows, and integrations to reduce manual effort and improve reliability</li><li>
Explore and engage with practical uses of automation and AI to improve close efficiency, review quality, reconciliations, flux analysis, and reporting support</li><li>
Partner cross-functionally with FP&amp;A, Legal, People, and operational leaders to ensure accounting processes are aligned with business activity</li><li>
Support audit, tax, and compliance workstreams with accurate schedules, clear ownership, and disciplined execution</li></ul>
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:<ul><li>
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience leading close and controllership activities</li><li>
Experience operating in a hands-on accounting leadership role with a lean team</li><li>
Strong command of U.S. GAAP, close management, reconciliations, and accounting operations</li><li>
Demonstrated success improving close timelines, reporting quality, and process discipline</li><li>
Experience overseeing expense, revenue, cash, and payroll accounting in a complex operating environment</li><li>
Strong systems and process orientation, with the ability to identify automation opportunities and implement scalable workflows</li><li>
Practical interest in applying technology and AI to accounting operations in ways that improve leverage and reduce low-value manual work</li><li>
Strong communication and judgment, with the ability to work cross-functionally and independently</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>
CPA strongly preferred; candidates without a CPA should bring clearly comparable controllership depth and experience</li></ul>
Nice to Have:<ul><li>
Experience in healthcare or other regulated environments is a strong plus</li><li>
Experience with NetSuite and Ramp</li><li>
Experience working with external audit and technical accounting partners</li><li>
Experience improving accounting workflows through automation, tooling, or systems integration</li><li>
Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows in accounting, finance operations, or close management</li></ul>
What We Offer:<ul><li>
 Competitive salary</li><li>
✨ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits</li><li>
 401k match</li><li>
 Monthly phone and wifi stipend for employees, annual ergonomic stipend</li><li>
 Generous vacation policy, paid holidays and company-wide recharge days</li><li>
 Equal paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents</li><li>
Free cancer screening and prevention resources for employees and their adult dependents</li></ul>
Base Salary Range: 175,000-220,000/yr
The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business need. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.</div>

Controller

Rippling

<div>
 
 About Rippling
 
 
 
 Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
 
 
 Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365&mdash;all within 90 seconds.
 
 
 Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.2B from the world&rsquo;s top investors&mdash;including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock&mdash;and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
 
 
 We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Are you a talent detective with a knack for finding the perfect fit? As a Business Sourcer at Rippling, you&rsquo;ll play a critical role in bringing top-tier talent to our non-tech teams. You&rsquo;ll craft innovative sourcing strategies, collaborate with hiring managers, and engage with standout candidates to help build the future of our company. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the thrill of the talent hunt, this role is for you!
 
 
 This can either be remote or a 3x day hybrid role out of our headquarters in San Francisco, CA.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top business talent
 </li>
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 Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders
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 Own the candidate journey&mdash;from initial outreach to interview coordination, ensuring an exceptional experience
 </li>
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 Utilize a variety of sourcing channels, including networking, referrals, and online platforms, to uncover hidden gems
 </li>
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 Partner closely with the recruiting team to extend offers and close top candidates
 </li>
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 Use data and insights to fine-tune your sourcing approach and maximize efficiency
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You Will Need
 
 
 
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 <li>
 4+ years of experience in a business sourcing or business recruiting role, preferably on Sales, Marketing, and leadership positions
 </li>
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 Previous startup experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, ever-evolving environment
 </li>
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 A track record of successfully sourcing and hiring top-tier talent
 </li>
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 Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
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 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-energy team
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 A sharp eye for detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and the drive to succeed under pressure
 
 
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 If you&rsquo;re ready to make an impact and help us build an incredible team, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you! 🚀
 
 
</div>

Business Sourcer (Contract)

The Salvation Army

<div>OVERVIEW:
The Divisional Human Resources Generalist position is responsible to the Divisional Human Resource Director. The purpose of this position is to provide HR/Systems support to the Divisional Headquarters and the Corps.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Provide daily HR support and services to all assigned locations (ZONE 1 -SF Corps /DHQ/ Service Ext)</li>
<li>Coordinate the assignment, tracking, and monitoring of required HR training</li>
<li>Prepare and review the weekly Human Resources agenda for Command Finance Council meetings</li>
<li>Distribute approved Command Finance Council decisions to Corps</li>
<li>Submit required paperwork for employment approval from field locations</li>
<li>Oversee the pre&middot;hire and onboarding processes for new hires</li>
<li>Handle all terminations and status changes</li>
<li>Assist with employment verification requests</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records in HRIS system</li>
<li>Communicate with stakeholders to address HR&bull;related inquiries and follow&middot;up</li>
<li>Answer various inquiries from leadership and employees on benefits, evaluations, and payroll</li>
<li>Assist with the coordination and execution of HR events</li>
<li>Responsible for Workers Comp Administration for the Golden State Division (GSD)</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local HR-related regulations</li>
<li>Travel to various Corps locations for onsite HR support</li>
<li>Responsible for Recruitment and Posting of open positions within your assigned locations</li>
<li>Work closely with assigned locations to oversee the Kettle Season process, including training, background checks, payroll matters, and other related tasks.</li>
<li>Facilitate trainings</li>
<li>Other related duties as required</li>
</ul>
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software</li>
<li>Knowledge of Salvation Army practices and organization (preferred)</li>
<li>Strong customer service skills</li>
<li>Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese (preferred)</li>
<li>Organized, self-motivated, assertive, dependable and detail-oriented</li>
<li>Initiative and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing organizational needs.</li>
<li>Analytical and research skills</li>
<li>Strong ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.</li>
</ul>
 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul><li>AA degree (required)</li>
<li>Experience in human resources (2 years required)</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in business administration or Human Resources (preferred)</li>
<li>Professional Certification in Human Resources (preferred)</li>
<li>Knowledge of Wage and Hour Laws</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)</li>
</ul>
 EQUIPMENT USED:
<ul><li>Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software</li>
</ul>
 ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army&rsquo;s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army&rsquo;s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army&rsquo;s religious purposes.

At-Will:

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an &ldquo;at-will&rdquo; nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this &ldquo;at will&rdquo; employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.</div>

Divisional Human Resources Generalist

Transforming Age

<div>Location:
1
AlmaVia of San Francisco
1
1 Thomas More Way
11
San Francisco CA 94132
1
The salary for this role is between $95,000 -$100,000 DOE . We offer great benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with matching, generous PTO, and much, much more!! Apply today!
Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults? AlmaVia of San Francisco i s a picturesque, pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community nestled near Lake Merced. As part of Transforming Age and Elder Care Alliance , we focus on providing the best services and support to our residents as well as our team.
Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.
We have an incredible opening for an Business Office Manager to help provide administrative support to our community. This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy a variety of responsibilities, and desire to advance your career in a growing industry with the best clients and team members!
Our Business Office Manager:
<ul><li>Partners with department directors to process timely and accurate HRIS entries including hires, terminations, status changes, and payroll/timesheet approvals.
</li><li>Serves as the primary HR resource at the community, collaborating with the Support Center to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
</li><li>Ensures employee file compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., Title 22, Wage Order 5, OSHA, FEHA, FMLA/CFRA).
</li><li>Manages the administration of employee benefits, including new enrollments, terminations, life events, and open enrollment, ensuring legal compliance.
</li><li>Monitors, tracks, and manages the leave of absence (LOA) process, including accommodations and job modifications.
</li><li>Coaches and guides managers on employee relations matters, escalating issues to HR leadership when necessary.
</li><li>Leads onboarding and pre-onboarding processes to ensure a seamless new hire experience, including background checks, clearances, system access, and training participation.
</li><li>Partners with the Support Center to track and deliver mandatory training to ensure organizational and regulatory compliance.
</li><li>Manages employee engagement efforts, including the community rewards and recognition program.
</li><li>Collaborates with department leaders to improve retention and reduce turnover by fostering a positive team member experience.
</li><li>Partners with the Executive Director on safety and risk management programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Maintain OSHA logs and related documentation to ensure timely updates and compliance with Cal/OSHA and Workers&rsquo; Compensation laws.
</li><li>Provide comprehensive administrative and project support to the Executive Director and Department Heads.
</li><li>Support front desk operations by coordinating closely with Administrative Staff to ensure seamless coverage and service.
</li><li>Lead and manage the Front Desk/Receptionist team, ensuring excellent customer service and efficient daily operations.
</li><li>Promotes the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility, and demonstrate commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned
</li></ul>What you need to succeed:
<ul><li>Associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or human resources or the equivalent combination of education and experience. (Bachelor&rsquo;s preferred).
</li><li>Two to five years of experience in accounts receivable, payroll, and human resources.
</li><li>Minimum 1 year experience supervising at least one employee.
</li><li>The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language.
</li><li>Experience with employee/customer relations, financial reports, bank reconciliations, and full cycle accounting.
</li><li>High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (required - Outlook, Excel, Word).
</li><li>Ability to prioritize work and to prepare accurate and timely reports to meet required deadlines.
</li><li>Working knowledge of California labor laws, leave management (FMLA/CFRA/PDL), and Title 22 regulations.
</li><li>Current driver&rsquo;s license preferred.</li></ul></div>

AlmaVia of San Francisco - Business Office Manager

<div>About Rippling 
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. 
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365&mdash;all within 90 seconds. 
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.2B from the world&rsquo;s top investors&mdash;including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock&mdash;and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. 
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses. 
About the role 
The PEO Benefits Advisor will partner with Rippling Account Executives, Account Managers and PEO Account Executives to help quote, provide comparative analysis of our health insurance plans/rates, and present to prospective and existing Rippling customers. This is an exciting opportunity to be a crucial part of our fast-growing PEO. While working directly with customers, Account Executives and Managers, PEO Account Executives and the Rippling product, you&rsquo;ll also help design scalable processes to expand the team as we grow, while working cross-functionally to minimize the operational burden through software automation. It&rsquo;s a highly cross-functional role with direct impact on our financial performance. 
What you will do<ul><li>
Interface with prospects/customers to assist in collecting the data needed to quote the group with our third party Underwriters.</li><li>
Provide timely and accurate comparative analysis of existing plans and plans available on the Rippling PEO.</li><li>
Leverage the Rippling product to evaluate insurance plans/rates, and enter plan selections.</li><li>
Partner with Rippling Sales Executives and PEO Account Executives to guide clients through their insurance options.</li><li>
Establish processes to both professionalize our process while optimizing efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
What you will need<ul><li>
2 or more years in a client-facing role in the health insurance industry</li><li>
Deep understanding of the health insurance market</li><li>
Excellent client-facing communication skills, in both verbal and written communication</li><li>
Strong project management and organizational skills: high attention to detail with excellent work product, time management, and execution</li><li>
Solid Google Workspace skills, particularly Google Sheets</li><li>
Being licensed to sell health insurance in at least one state is preferred, but not required</li></ul>
Even if you don&rsquo;t meet all of the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply. Skills can be used in lots of different ways and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. 
Additional Information 
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accomodations@rippling.com 
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a 40 mile radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. 
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone&rsquo;s compensation&ndash;including a candidate&rsquo;s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. 
#li-remote 
The pay range for this role is: 
67,800 - 118,650 USD per year(US Tier 1) 
61,020 - 106,785 USD per year(US Tier 2) 
57,630 - 100,853 USD per year(US Tier 3)</div>

PEO Benefits Advisor

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About Rippling</h2>
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. 
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365&mdash;all within 90 seconds. 
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world&rsquo;s top investors&mdash;including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock&mdash;and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. 
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About The Role</h3>
Rippling is looking for a hands-on Security Engineer &ndash; Offensive Security to join our growing security team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll design and execute offensive security initiatives that challenge our defenses, shape detection capabilities, and strengthen the resilience of a platform spanning HR, IT, Payments, Identity, and Infrastructure. 
As an early member of the Red Team, you&rsquo;ll apply an attacker&rsquo;s mindset across Rippling&rsquo;s people, processes, and technology&mdash;running realistic adversary simulations, uncovering vulnerabilities, and driving threat-informed defense across our most critical assets. This is a rare opportunity to have meaningful scope and visibility while building a program that influences company-wide security strategy. 
About The Team
Our security engineering team is a diverse group of builders, breakers, and problem solvers. We partner closely with Engineering to design scalable solutions and rethink traditional security models for a rapidly growing ecosystem.
We recently shared our work at:<ul><li>
Our Infrastructure Security team shared a blog about how they streamlined AWS access</li><li>
We spoke at BSides SF about attacking and defending infrastructure with terraform</li><li>
Our Product Security Director talked about the Strategies to Scale Security in Expanding Organizations</li></ul> 
What You'll Do<ul><li>
Design and execute covert Red Team operations to measure Rippling&rsquo;s readiness against advanced adversaries</li><li>
Conduct threat emulation, assumed breach, and purple team exercises across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, applications, and identity systems</li><li>
Build custom tooling and automation to accelerate offensive operations and reduce manual effort</li><li>
Partner with Blue Teams to improve detection and response engineering, aligning with MITRE ATT&amp;CK and real-world TTPs</li><li>
Influence security investment and prioritization across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Sales through threat-informed insights</li><li>
Lead post-engagement debriefs with technical teams and senior leadership, translating risk into clear, actionable recommendations</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
2+ years in an offensive security or Red Team role (or equivalent hands-on experience)</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into measurable, solvable components</li><li>
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and building Red Team tooling</li><li>
Experience automating offensive workflows and comfort with software development practices</li><li>
Hands-on experience with C2 frameworks (Cobalt Strike, Mythic, or custom-built alternatives)</li><li>
Deep understanding of attacker TTPs and common detection/response patterns</li><li>
Experience conducting or guiding cross-team architectural changes to reduce systemic risk</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS), SaaS ecosystems, and modern identity systems (SSO, OAuth, SAML, MFA)</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical risk for non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Additional Information</h2>
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com.
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone&rsquo;s compensation&ndash;including a candidate&rsquo;s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. 
The pay range for this role is: 
135,000 - 236,250 USD per year(US Tier 1) 
121,500 - 212,625 USD per year(US Tier 2) 
114,750 - 200,813 USD per year(US Tier 3)</div>

Security Engineer II, Offensive Security

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