Payroll & Leave Specialist

FORM │ Virtual obesity medicine clinic

Payroll & Leave Specialist managing payroll administration and leave processes at a virtual obesity medicine clinic. Ensuring accurate payroll, compliance, and employee support in a high-growth environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process biweekly/semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including clinicians, hourly staff, and corporate team members
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits contributions
Maintain payroll system data integrity and manage updates for new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation changes
Partner with TriNet and Finance on payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance support
Serve as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolving issues promptly and with care
Administer all employee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state and local leave laws, parental leave, personal leave, and workers' compensation leaves, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company requirements
Partner closely with People Operations, Clinical Leadership, and Legal teams to coordinate pay impacts, benefits continuation, scheduling considerations, and reasonable accommodations while maintaining accurate leave records and ensuring a positive employee experience
Stay up to date on federal, state, and local payroll/tax laws, particularly in multi-state healthcare employment
Ensure compliance with healthcare industry-specific requirements (e.g., credentialing, licensure, and timekeeping standards).

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of experience in payroll processing and HR/people operations
Proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems (specifically TriNet)
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax requirements
High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-stage company a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity in a high growth start-up
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401k program
Flexible work schedules and paid time off
Paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingHRIS systemswage calculationovertime calculationbenefits administrationleave of absence managementcompliance supportpayroll reportingreconciliationsmulti-state payroll laws

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillsconfidentialitycommunication skillscustomer servicecollaborationadaptabilitysensitivity