or apply directly on Muon Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Muon Space's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of Muon Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Muon Space
- high 43 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
- Hiring momentum
- 131 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Muon Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Muon Space.
About this role
The Benefits and Payroll Specialist will manage day-to-day payroll and benefits operations, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and providing empathetic support to employees. Responsibilities include executing payroll, overseeing benefits enrollment, conducting audits, and optimizing HRIS data management. The role requires strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to maintain employee trust and operational precision.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Muon Space as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of dedicated experience in multi-state payroll and benefits administration within a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Proven track record managing multi-state payroll compliance
- Direct hands-on experience leading or supporting internal data hygiene checks and external audits
- Ability to manage sensitive compensation, financial, and benefits data with sound judgment
- Comfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, and HRIS/Payroll platforms
Nice to have
- Previous experience scaling People Ops processes or documentation in a high-growth startup environment
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or related HR/Benefits certification
- Naturally curious about modern People Tech and AI tools
What you get
- Salary range of $107,000 - $123,000
- Equity compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Worth weighing
- Preference for candidates located on the West Coast
- No specific mention of the technology stack beyond HRIS/Payroll platforms
- Role involves managing sensitive data requiring discretion
Summarised from Muon Space's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Muon Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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