Payroll Specialist

FreedomCare LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Ongoing learning opportunities

Fun company events

Job summary

FreedomCare is seeking a Payroll Specialist for our Finance team to manage payroll for our Caregivers.

This role is customer-centric and serves as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate payments. Qualifications include data-driven thinking, strong problem-solving, and Excel with VLOOKUPs; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience in payroll and detail-oriented work is preferred.

Qualifications

• This role requires payroll processing experience and a data-driven mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for FreedomCare Caregivers by established deadlines.
• Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Run weekly payroll reports and collaborate with Finance.
• Assist with payroll adjustments, taxes, and 401K as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

Job description

FreedomCare is a healthcare company that has been dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. We support our patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S.

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

- Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)

- Own It (Drive and ownership)

- Do the Right Thing (High integrity)

- Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Payroll Specialist for our Finance team.

Department & Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for our Caregivers. This role is customer-centric and is the central point of contact for payroll inquiries.

Everyday You Will:

• Leverage best practices to process payroll for Caregivers FreedomCare employees by established deadlines
• Accurately process new Caregivers, pay rate changes and changes to employee statuses in a timely manner; process the stopping and reissuing of checks
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll related inquiries such as pay, deductions, etc.; research and correct any payroll discrepancies
• Process billing as at relates to payroll; run and maintain weekly payroll reports to verify data
• Work closely with the Finance team and occasionally interface with A/P
• Work on special projects or other related tasks as assigned such as payroll adjustments, compliance, direct deposits, taxes, 401K, bonuses, etc.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• A process and data driven mindset that has experience with analyzing numbers
• An outside of the box thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy for data entry
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

Nice-to-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in a finance or accounting
• Experience in a payroll position in the past
• Excel experience, specifically V-lookups and functions

Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.

This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

At FreedomCare, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides our employees with the opportunity to professionally grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $19.15 and $23.00 an hour at the commencement of your first year of employment. Compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, years of relevant experience, education, location, and licensure/certifications.

Compensation Range

$20 - $23 USD