PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - Remote

Dragonflyhealth; Mesa (AZ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dragonfly Health as a Payroll Administrator where you will play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for a dynamic team focused on transforming health care. In a mid-senior level capacity, you'll collaborate with Finance and HR to enhance payroll operations and improve compliance processes, all while being part of an innovative and compassionate workforce.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Growth Opportunity and Career Advancement

Agile and Adaptable team culture

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a payroll role.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems and tax law.
• Experience mentoring or training others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll lifecycle including employee setup and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and tax filings.
• Proactively implement process improvements in payroll operations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems (UKG preferred)

Job description

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Dragonfly Health - A great place to land

Dragonfly Health is the leading care-at-home data, technology and service platform, and the industry's first scale durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy solution. Built on a 20-year history, Dragonfly Health uses advanced technology and robust analytics to manage DME and pharmaceutical services as part of a single, efficient solution for caregivers, patients, and their families. We serve over 145,000 patients every day in all 50 states.

Here, you are an integral part of a team that is transforming the future of hospice and post-acute healthcare. This is where innovation, collaboration and compassion thrive, allowing us to carry out our work at the highest level to serve our patients at a time in their life when they need us most.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare alongside a passionate and talented team. We believe in empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally, providing ample opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and skill development.

Dragonfly Health is our name for a reason.

The dragonfly is symbolic of the transformational impact we're making on the industry, our people, and the lives we touch. We are a guiding force for what's ahead, delivering more than equipment and medications, but also comfort and peace of mind. We are agile and adaptable, able to quickly and easily pivot from one point to the next, ready for whatever situation or patient need that arises.

Whatever it takes. Wherever it takes us.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Time, 401k w/match, etc.)
• Growth Opportunity and Career Advancement
• Agile and Adaptable team culture
• Innovative and revolutionary technology solutions
• A higher calling to provide quality patient care
  
  

See how Dragonfly Health is transforming the world of hospice and post-acute care.

What you will do

• Administer and process multi-cycle payroll with precision, timeliness, and strict adherence to federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
• Manage the full payroll lifecycle: employee/vendor setup, garnishments, benefits deductions, PTO accruals, and on-call pay.
• Act as a key partner to Finance and HR, ensuring tight coordination across payroll, accounting, and people operations.
• Own critical processes including month-end close, payroll reconciliations, accrual tracking, and year-end reporting (including 401(k) compliance).
• Mentor and train payroll team members, offering support and guidance on complex issues and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Serve as the go-to resource for internal payroll inquiries, working closely with employees, branch locations, and leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits, tax filings, and compliance tracking.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements and internal controls that elevate the accuracy, speed, and reliability of payroll operations
  
  

What we look for

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field; at least 3 years of experience in a payroll role.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of payroll systems (UKG preferred), tax law, and wage and hour regulations.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas), and skilled in payroll platforms and vendor systems.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and professionally to employees and leadership.
• Problem Solving: Resourceful, solutions-oriented thinker who can resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accuracy under tight timelines.
• Leadership: Experience mentoring or training others; someone who elevates the team through collaboration and support.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a high-growth, fast-moving environment where priorities shift and high standards remain constant
  
  

Why Payroll Administrators are important

We believe that when we take care of our people, they can better take care of others. The Payroll Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring every team member is paid accurately and on time-no small task in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. As the subject matter expert on payroll, this role helps maintain compliance, improves processes, and supports team performance. You are not just processing numbers-you are protecting trust, reinforcing accountability, and enabling operational excellence across our entire organization.

Let's soar together

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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