Senior Payroll Specialist

At Holon Health, we don’t do “business as usual.” We’re a trailblazing healthcare startup reimagining what it means to care—for our clients and our people. We provide whole-person care to justice-involved individuals living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)—and we do it with deep compassion, community wisdom, and an unshakable belief in second chances.

At Holon Health, we don’t do “business as usual.” We’re a trailblazing healthcare startup reimagining what it means to care—for our clients and our people. We provide whole-person care to justice-involved individuals living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)—and we do it with deep compassion, community wisdom, and an unshakable belief in second chances.

Our approach throws out the playbook. We integrate medical, behavioral, and social care. We prioritize prevention and recovery. We treat clients like people, not check boxes. And just as importantly, we know that our team can only care for others if they’re cared for themselves. That’s why we lead with flexibility, trust, and a culture built on well-being, inclusion, and respect.

If you’re energized by meaningful work and want to feel good about how you spend your days, read on.

Holon Health is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll across two companies and a growing, multistate workforce.

This role owns day-to-day payroll operations, including biweekly payroll, incentive and bonus payments, payroll audits, benefit funding coordination, and employee payroll requests. You will also help build the procedures and controls needed to support our continued growth.

Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paylocity is required. We need someone who can quickly take ownership, navigate the system confidently, and identify and resolve issues with minimal direction.

• Manage payroll for two entities, including regular biweekly payroll, monthly and quarterly incentives, and annual bonuses.
• Maintain the payroll calendar and send payroll reminders the Friday before each payroll processing week, outlining deadlines and required actions.
• Review time records, payroll changes, deductions, and incentive submissions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals.
• Audit payroll before submission and reconcile results after processing, investigating discrepancies and coordinating corrections.
• Process approved payroll adjustments and off-cycle payments as needed, maintaining clear supporting documentation.

• Coordinate employer payroll tax registrations when either company enters a new state, including applicable state and local accounts.
• Ensure tax account information is accurately established and maintained in Paylocity and 1
  
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• Monitor payroll tax notices and work with Paylocity, People Operations, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliations, tax reporting reviews, and W-2 accuracy.

• Prepare, reconcile, and upload payroll contributions to benefit vendors, including HSA contributions through First American Bank.
• Ensure timely and accurate 401(k) transactions, including employee deferrals, employer contributions, and loan repayments, as applicable.
• Verify that vendor files and funding are successfully received and processed, resolving rejected transactions or discrepancies.
• Reconcile payroll deductions and contributions with vendor records in partnership with People Operations and Accounting.

• Manage the payroll ticketing system, the central…