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Payroll Manager (Contract / Part-time)
About Us: EvolutionIQ’s mission is to improve the lives of injured and disabled workers and enable them to return to the workforce, saving billions of dollars in avoidable costs and lost productivity to the US and global economies and make insurance more affordable for everyone. We are currently experiencing massive growth and to accomplish our goals, we are hiring world-class talent who want to help build and scale internally, and transform the insurance space. Our team is our #1 priority, and we have been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces 3 years in a row!
We are seeking a Payroll Manager to manage payroll on a contract / part-time basis likely through the end of the year until we transition into a new system. This individual will be responsible for executing accurate and timely payroll runs, managing payroll-related compliance, and ensuring alignment with both internal systems and our parent company. The ideal candidate has previous experience working in a high-growth company, especially one that has used a PEO and is comfortable managing complexity with precision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run and manage payroll operations:
- Execute semi-monthly salary payroll and bi-weekly hourly payroll for U.S. employees.
- Set up and maintain recurring compensation elements for full-time employees.
- Work within our current payroll system to ensure accuracy and compliance with pay and tax laws.
- RSU & Equity Taxation Reconciliation:
- Record RSU vesting activity in payroll systems.
- Collaborate with our parent company to align RSU tax treatment across entities and ensure accurate end-of-month payroll reconciliation.
- Reconcile RSU tax withholdings, identify any misalignments, and facilitate any necessary recollections.
- 401(k) Management:
- Send updated 401(k) deferral information to our payroll system and upload the corresponding reports to our retirement plan provider.
- Set up new hires in the 401(k) plan and monitor onboarding accuracy.
- Assist with potential state-level payroll updates (e.g., state unemployment & PFL)
- Employee Support & Communications:
- Manage the payroll inbox, promptly responding to employee questions and requests.
- Handle state payroll correspondence and ensure documentation is routed and resolved appropriately.
Qualifications:
- 6-10+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, including experience running multi-state payroll in-house or through a PEO.
- Experience with RSU and equity-related payroll adjustments
- Familiarity with 401(k) plan administration and reconciliation processes.
- Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a customer-first attitude when resolving employee payroll issues.
Perks:
- Competitive hourly wage as a 1099 contractor (around $55-70/hour with flexibility)
- Ability to work hybrid from our NYC office and at home
- Hours required will be around 10 hours per week, more where needed
- Opportunity to gain experience at a rapidly growing tech company in the AI / Insurtech space!
EvolutionIQ appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. EvolutionIQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
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