Payroll and Benefits HR Generalist

Aduro Advisors is looking for bright and talented individuals to join our team working to support top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. Our People Operations team supports our organization of 400+ employees to enhance their employee experience through excellent customer service, knowledgeable support, and supportive programs. We are prioritizing hiring someone who is able to come into the Denver office 1-4 times per month, but are open to fully remote candidates.

Why Aduro?

We’re not your typical fund administrators. We’re modern, innovative, and backed by deep industry experience, allowing our clients to focus on investing while we handle the details. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with thoughtful and adaptable service while leveraging best-in-class technology. 

We thrive in a people-first culture where each team member can impact the success of the business. We do this by investing heavily in training and development programs, providing ample opportunities for growth, and focusing on fostering a culture of collaboration and community. 

Aduro Advisors is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and Benefits HR Generalist to join our People Operations team. You will serve as a driver of our department, managing payroll, benefits, and leaves. This role is perfect for a professional with at least 2 years of experience who thrives on process improvement, data integrity, and providing exceptional support to our growing team.

Here is the type of work you will do:

Payroll, Leaves & Benefits Administration

• Process the multistate payroll for Aduro’s employees and respond to employee inquiries about benefits and payroll
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee leave requests (FMLA, Disability, Parental Leave); managing intake, tracking documentation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. This will be managed in partnership with the People Operations Business Partner (PBP) as needed. 
• Own benefits administration, including 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.: including processing enrollments, changes, and terminations, as well as supporting the annual Open Enrollment period.

Employee Experience, Support & Policy Maintenance

• Serve as the first responder for general employee inquiries in the People Ops Inbox regarding payroll, leaves, benefits, HRIS updates, and other questions, escalating complex issues to the PBP when necessary.
• Assist in updating the Employee Handbook, policies, and internal People Ops SOPs to reflect current laws and company practices. 
• Coordinate and track regular policy acknowledgments.

Employee Lifecycle Coordination (Onboarding & Offboarding)

• Assist PBPs in coordinating and facilitating the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for all new hires (I-9 verification, equipment coordination, and orientation scheduling), including coordinating with Talent Acquisition, IT, hiring managers, etc.
• Assist with the offboarding process, including preparing separation agreements and notifying internal partners as needed.
• Maintain and update the HRIS with all employee changes to ensure 100% data accuracy. Changes include, promotions, pay, supervisor/organizational moves, etc.

Reporting & Data Integrity

• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc People Operations reports (e.g., turnover, new hire, headcount, and engagement metrics) to support leadership decision-making.
• Conduct regular audits of personnel files and HRIS data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain employee records, including HRIS file, employee files (electronic), pay rates, job classifications, etc.

The salary range for the Payroll and Benefits HR Generalist position is $73,700-$87,000. Salary is determined based on current market data and candidate experience level.

Perks of Working at Aduro:

• Competitive salary 
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company holidays 
• 401k with Employer Match
• Company-wide social events and programs
• Dog-friendly office in downtown Denver

• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in administering payroll and benefits across multiple US states.
• Are familiar and proficient in using HRIS platforms (we currently use Paylocity, but specific Paylocity experience is not required).
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Are proficient in payroll law and compliance and have a basic understanding of Federal employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and I-9 compliance requirements..
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and you have a service mindset and enjoy interacting with the employees you serve.
• You pride yourself on accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple "moving parts" simultaneously.