Associate, Payroll

Strive Health•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Payroll Associate to work with Strive’s Payroll Lead and support all aspects of the payroll cycle for Strive employees. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys managing payroll accurately through innovative, compliant, and efficient solutions. At Strive, we believe payroll is more than just getting people paid—it’s about building trust, ensuring fairness, and supporting our team. If you're excited about preparing multi-state payroll, supporting all aspects of the payroll function, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience of reviewing end-to-end multi-state payroll data for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and maintaining data integrity
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance standards
Experience with employee benefits, retirement contribution plans, and handling garnishments/ levies
Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, compliance, and best practices
Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.
Ability to travel and be on-site to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in Microsoft excel
Experience with Rippling, Netsuite
Working towards Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), CPP or equivalent payroll designation
Experience with payroll audits and reconciliation (including year-end)

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 800+ salaried and hourly employees across the United States
Process off-cycle payrolls including final pay, bonuses, and adjustments
Ensure all hours, incentives, and pay are correctly entered and calculated
Support employee questions regarding pay, tax forms, and related topics by answering questions and resolving payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner
Assist with all payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Assist with payroll tax registrations and filings in new and existing counties and states
Maintain accurate payroll records to ensure compliance with company policy 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
Collaborate with Strive's HR and Accounting teams to ensure aligned and efficient processes