Payroll Specialist – Remote

Payroll Specialist – Remote

Company:
Direct Meds

Position:
Payroll Specialist – Remote

Location:

Fully Remote

Employment Type:

Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000 annually

Note:
The base salary listed above represents a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum target for this position. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic location, job-related skills, experience, and education.

Direct Meds LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 400+ employees. This role is responsible for administering payroll activities, ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, maintaining payroll records, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to delivering accurate payroll while supporting a fast-growing organization.

At Direct Meds, we prioritize care, trust, and solutions that focus on the individual. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, we are a fast-growing national team passionate about transforming the way people access the care they need. If you're driven by purpose and excited by growth, Direct Meds is the place to be.

• Process payroll accurately and on time for approximately 400+ employees in multiple entities and pay groups.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve payroll-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Process new hires, employee terminations, pay rate changes, promotions, and other payroll transactions.
• Perform payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Administer wage garnishments, tax levies, benefit deductions, and other payroll with holdings.
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure payroll records are accurate and complete.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and audits.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain payroll documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and Accounting to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing.
• Assist with payroll process improvements and support system enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee payroll information.

At Direct Meds, we hold ourselves to a high standard—not just in results, but in how we achieve them. We value ownership, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to both our employees and patients.

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience or a similar payroll-focused role.
• Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax with holdings, garnishments, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms, Rippling Experience a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite products (Google sheets).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification or FPC (Fundamentals in Payroll Certification) is a plus but not required.
• Continuous learner with a growth mindset.
• Experience with Rippling is preferred.

Candidates must have the following prior to their start date:

• A reliable personal laptop or desktop computer
• A quality headset for virtual meetings and calls
• High-speed internet connection

• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy & Quality
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Payroll Accuracy Rate
• On-Time Payroll Processing
• Payroll Error Rate
• Payroll Audit Results
• Employee…