Payroll Lead

Summary

Join Strive Health as a Payroll Lead and oversee payroll operations for 600+ employees. Manage accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing across multiple states. Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, taxes, and regulations. Train employees and managers on payroll systems. Generate reports, perform audits, and maintain accurate payroll records. This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. Strive Health offers a hybrid-remote work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end multi-state payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance standards

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 600+ salaried and hourly employees (and growing!)
• Process off-cycle payrolls including final pay, bonuses, and adjustments
• Ensure all hours, incentives, and pay are correctly entered and calculated
• Oversee all payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Manage and maintain payroll tax registrations and filings in new and existing counties and states
• Train employees and managers on payroll systems (e.g., time tracking, pay stub access)
• Collaborate with Strive's HR and Accounting teams to ensure aligned and efficient processes
• Support employee questions regarding pay, tax forms, and related topics
• Maintain accurate payroll records and internal controls
• Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, annual, etc.)
• Perform audits and data validations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in Microsoft excel
• Experience with Rippling, Netsuite

Benefits

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, flexible vacation time, sick time , and paid bi rthgiving , bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leave s
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming s ervices through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks , mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend