Payroll Specialist

The role

The Payroll Specialist supports payroll processing for employees and contractors across the United States. This role ensures timely and compliant payroll runs, supports audits, and assists with payroll system maintenance.

What you will do

• Process biweekly payroll runs and off-cycle payments for employees and independent contractors
• Review and validate timesheets, deductions, and tax information
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and troubleshooting
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues
• Assist with wage garnishments, benefit and 401(k) deductions, and related reconciliations
• Support regular audits of payroll data, controls, and processes
• Collaborate with internal teams including People Operations, Finance, and IT
• Identify and register new tax jurisdictions and update UKG with information
• Resolve employee pay issues

Required qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in a multi-state, distributed workforce environment
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax
• Familiarity with payroll compliance regulations including wage and hour laws, garnishments, and tax withholdings
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to change

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience using UKG Pro and UKG Workforce Management (or similar systems)
• Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., FPC, CPP)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees
• Target performance-based bonus
• May include stock options

About the company

Charlie Health delivers personalized, virtual care for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. The organization aims to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment.