Payroll Analyst

OpenLoop; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A tele-health solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage payroll across multiple states and ensure compliance with tax regulations. This role involves processing payroll for W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, resolving inquiries, and maintaining data accuracy. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of payroll experience and familiarity with systems like Rippling, ADP, or Gusto. This position can be remote or on-site in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing and complex payroll tax compliance/registration.
• Experience with multi-state and multi-EIN payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for W-2 employees and 1099 contractors across multiple states.
• Ensure accurate payroll tax filings and payments at all levels.
• Resolve tax agency notices and support audits as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll tax compliance

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Rippling

ADP

Gusto

Job description

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OpenLoop was co-founded by CEO Dr. Jon Lensing and COO Christian Williams with the vision to bring healing anywhere. Our tele-health support solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline and simplify go-to-market care delivery for companies offering meaningful virtual support to patients across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.

About OpenLoop

OpenLoop was co-founded by CEO Dr. Jon Lensing and COO Christian Williams with the vision to bring healing anywhere. Our tele-health support solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline and simplify go-to-market care delivery for companies offering meaningful virtual support to patients across an expansive array of specialties, in all 50 states.

Our Company Culture

We have a relatively flat organizational structure here at OpenLoop. Everyone is encouraged to bring ideas to the table and make things happen. This fits in well with our core values of Autonomy, Competence and Belonging, as we want everyone to feel empowered and supported to do their best work.

About the Role

OpenLoop is looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our team remotely or at HQ in Des Moines, IA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and processing payroll across multiple EINs and states, ensuring compliance with all payroll tax regulations, and delivering a high-quality experience for both employees and contractors. This role requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of payroll operations, and a collaborative mindset.

What You’ll Do

• Process end-to-end payroll for W-2 employees and 1099 contractors across multiple states and EINs.
• Ensure accurate payroll tax filings and payments at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Respond to and resolve tax agency notices; support audits as needed.
• Reconcile payroll data, identify discrepancies, and take corrective action.
• Collaborate with People and Finance teams to maintain data accuracy and improve processes.
• Provide timely, professional support to employees regarding payroll inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing and complex payroll tax compliance/registration required.
• Experience with multi-state and multi-EIN payroll operations highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements required.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive problem solver.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive data.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Rippling, ADP, Gusto, or similar.
• Adaptable to new systems and able to troubleshoot integration issues.

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.