Payroll Specialist

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!

LifeStance Health Values

• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

ROLE OVERVIEW  

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Central Payroll team. The Specialist will support our efforts to process payroll for exempt, non-exempt, and fee-for-service employees. The role requires comfort around nuance and change with a complex environment. 

COMPENSATION: $60,000 - 75,000/annually

This position is fully remote and can be performed anywhere within the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Administer the successful processing of the bi-weekly and monthly, multi-state payroll for 5,000+ employees 

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with LifeStance policies and in accordance with all federal/state/local regulations 

• Process payroll level data for new hires, employee status changes, and terminations 

• Research and resolve payroll related inquiries in a timely matter 

• Calculate and process payroll adjustments as required 

• Develop appropriate SOP’s and Job-Aids  

• Assist Internal Audit with periodic audits of various payroll controls to ensure compliance with SOX 

• Help facilitate payroll processes with newly acquired practices as they integrate into LifeStance 

• Other payroll operational projects and duties as assigned 

• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions/updates as needed 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, business administration, or a similar field of study preferred 

• 5+ years of multi-state and multi-entity payroll administration experience 

• Detailed knowledge of full payroll process including taxes, deductions, benefits, 401k, and federal/state regulations 

• Experience in healthcare industry preferred 

• Demonstrate strong Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, formulas, macros) 

• Knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow preferred 

• Proven analytics and problem-solving skills; ability to create adhoc reports from payroll system 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required 

• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail 

• Qualified candidates …