Lead and optimize end-to-end payroll cycle management, encompassing bi-weekly payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across all employee populations
Implement process improvement strategies to streamline payroll operations, including evaluating and implementing new HRIS systems, leading cross-functional initiatives with HR and Finance teams, and building automated workflows to enhance reporting capabilities, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making support
Manage payroll tax compliance and filings across multiple jurisdictions, including quarterly and year-end reporting, and coordinating with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely submissions
Oversee garnishment processing, benefits deductions, and equity compensation administration, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with all applicable regulations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred)
5+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally within a fast-paced startup and/or healthcare technology industry with the ability to adapt to new and evolving payroll requirements
Experience and proficiency with ADP and other HRIS / Benefits systems
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and methodical problem-solving approach, combined with comprehensive knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and benefits administration
Strong communication skills with ability to respond to employee inquiries and resolve complex payroll issues.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingtax compliancebenefits administrationprocess improvementHRIS systemsgarnishment processingequity compensation administrationreporting capabilitiespayroll tax regulationswage and hour laws

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPPFPC