Payroll Specialist

Curana Health, Inc.•Remote,

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring every paycheck is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and enjoys being a trusted resource for both employees and leadership.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively across the business.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Time Tracking.

Responsibilities

Manage semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy across time records, pay rates, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, garnishments, and other compensation details.
Maintain and audit employee payroll records, with a focus on time entry, benefits, deductions, and tax information.
Ensure accurate calculation and submission of federal, state, and local payroll taxes in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
Partner closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth data entry for new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave management.
Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
Respond quickly and professionally to employee questions about paychecks, withholdings, or adjustments.
Manage stop payments, reissues, and corrections when discrepancies arise.
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and required filings.
Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.