Manager, Payroll

How You’ll Make An Impact

At Strive Health we place patients first, working to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk early, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey. Your contributions help reduce emergency visits, improve outcomes, and enable patients to live fuller lives while working alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact.

• Hybrid‑Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in‑person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer‑paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance‑based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birth‑giving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.

As Payroll Manager you will oversee all payroll operations across the organization, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations. You will lead the payroll administration function, supervise payroll staff, manage payroll systems, coordinate with People Operations and Finance, and enforce strong internal controls and confidentiality of employee data.

• Manage and oversee the bi‑weekly, multi‑state payroll process for 800+ employees, including regular payrolls, off‑cycle payments, bonuses, and special payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review payroll data, calculations, deductions, earnings, and tax with holdings for accuracy.
• Process and validate employee status changes including hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and leaves of absence.
• Ensure all hours, incentives, and pay are correctly entered and calculated in the payroll management system.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax registrations, filings, payments, and reconciliations in new and existing counties and states.
• Manage year‑end payroll activities including W‑2 preparation and distribution.
• Coordinate and support payroll‑related audits and government inquiries.
• Stay informed of legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll practices.

• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity, security, and confidentiality.
• Develop, implement, and monitor payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Partner with People Operations and Finance to optimize payroll‑related systems and processes.

• Reconcile payroll‑related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Analyze payroll reports and provide management with relevant payroll metrics and information.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to payroll expenses and workforce costs.

• Lead, train, develop, and evaluate payroll staff.
• Establish performance goals and ensure high levels of customer service.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries.
• Partner with People Operations, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll‑related matters and ensure efficient processes.
• Train employees and managers on payroll systems (e.g., time tracking, pay stub access).
• Support employee questions regarding pay, tax forms, and related topics.
• Meet in person with internal and/or external stakeholders to facilitate team and business priorities/opportunities. Business travel may be required for connections with stakeholders,…