Payroll Administrator

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.