Payroll Lead (Hybrid Remote)

At Strive Health, we're driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference.

We're looking for a Payroll Lead to oversee payroll operations as we scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges with innovative, compliant, and efficient solutions. At Strive, we believe payroll is more than just getting people paidit's about building trust, ensuring fairness, and supporting our team. If you're excited about scaling systems, owning processes, and making a real impact, we'd love to meet you!

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Minimum requirements include:

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

Preferred qualifications include:

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

About you:

• You're analytical, curious, and resourceful, with a high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• You take initiative and own your work with integrity
• You communicate clearlyespecially when breaking down complex info
• You stay cool under pressure and thrive on bringing order to chaos
• You understand the importance of confidentiality and handle sensitive data with care

Annual Salary Range: $74,000 - $90,000