Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist

ABOUT KRAKEN KINETICS

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. We specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms, delivering production-ready solutions at speed to address urgent national security challenges.

Our team brings decades of specialized Department of War experience across the full lifecycle of kinetic system development—from concept and design through testing, manufacturing, and operational deployment. Built on a foundation of work that helped lead the DoW into the era of kinetic drones, Kraken Kinetics combines commercial agility with deep technical expertise to deliver DEFINITIVE LETHALITY™ when it matters most.

Position Summary

This is a rare chance to own payroll and benefits at a growing defense manufacturer and shape how it's done. As our Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will run weekly payroll end to end, administer our benefits, manage leaves of absence, and serve as our go-to ADP Workforce Now (WFN) expert for payroll, deductions and the 401(k). You'll work independently and make the day-to-day calls, with the Head of People and our Finance team as close partners whenever you want a sounding