Payroll Administrator
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Overview
Job Description
The Opportunity
A multi-state behavioral health and social services organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support complex, high-volume payroll operations across 500+ employees.This position requires strong systems knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage recurring payroll cycles within a multi-site environment.
This fully remote role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and will oversee payroll processing for a portfolio of 4–5 program sites/entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across multiple operational units.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who understands the operational and compliance depth required in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and process bi-weekly payroll cycles
Maintain payroll GL mapping and department allocations
Support timekeeping processes and partner with program leaders
Process manual checks and direct deposit payroll activity
Prepare payroll-related general ledger entries
Administer 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plan payroll reporting
Prepare quarterly payroll tax filings and assist with W-2 processing
Participate in Workers' Compensation and annual audits
Respond to payroll verification and employee inquiries
Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of payroll experience
Experience processing payroll for organizations with 1,000+ employees
Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance and labor laws
Experience with a Human Capital Management (HCM) platform
Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency
Comfortable working in a fully remote, highly collaborative environment
Willingness to work overtime during bi-weekly payroll processing cycles
Must reside in CA, AZ, NV, OR, or CO
Compensation
$25.00 – $30.00 per hour Compensation is based on verified experience beyond minimum qualifications.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
8 Paid Holidays + PTO + Sick Leave
Employer-funded retirement plan+ 403(b) option
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Interested?
If this sounds like a role aligned with your experience and career goals, we encourage you to apply today.
We have a dedicated recruiting team actively reviewing applications. Qualified candidates who meet the required criteria will be contacted directly by our hiring team to move forward in the interview process.
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