Payroll Administrator (Remote)

Hazel Health is the nation's largest virtual provider of school-based healthcare services, and has been recognized by Fast Company as “one of the world’s most innovative places to work” in 2023. 

By partnering with districts and health plans across the country, Hazel transforms schools into the most accessible front door to physical and mental healthcare. Today, Hazel's diverse team of licensed providers deliver therapy and medical services virtually (in school or at home) to over four million K-12 students — regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Hazel aims to remove all barriers to the mental and physical health care that children need to thrive: in school, at home, and in life.

Helping students and their families feel better takes a team of smart, dedicated people. As an integral member of the Hazel team, you will

• Mak an Impact: Work with a team that is increasing equitable access to quality health care experiences for students and their families.
• Enable Scale: Work with a team that is building and professionalizing a high growth high impact social enterprise.
• Feel Valued: Work with a team that is being compensated competitively, developed professionally, and celebrated frequently for making a meaningful difference.

Check us out at Hazel Health Careers. 

The Role:

We are looking for dynamic, empathetic, and action-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our exciting Finance team. 

As part of the growing Hazel Finance Team, you will be responsible for the processing and management of all aspects of the payroll process for 4+ legal entities across 25+ States for over 500 employees. This important role requires broad payroll experience in a scaling environment. This role will report to the Controller.

Location: Remote

What You’ll Do:

• Provide accurate payroll information and proactively communicate to all employees on payroll related items.
• Manage electronic timekeeping systems and review for payroll processing
• Bi-weekly payroll processing including calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, time tax withholdings and deductions. 
• Process verification of employment wage requests, W-2 distribution, maintain employee demographics and manage paid time off accruals.
• Work with federal, state and local agencies to set up and maintain tax and wage reporting accounts; ensure filings are accurate and timely; response to correspondence.
• Manage workers compensation accounts and collaborate with the People team regarding claims. 
• Respond to payroll audit requests.
• Collaborate with the People and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with HRIS management.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to payroll.
• Proactively tracks laws and regulations that may impact Hazel’s policies and procedures. 

What Excites Us:

• Passion for our mission.
• Strong business and analytical skills: ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize, meet deadlines, and take on additional responsibilities as necessary in a continually evolving environment.
• Very strong critical thinking skills with the ability to propose positive business solutions to complex problems.
• Self-motivated team player with strong ability to interact with others, work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Team oriented and willingness to step in and help in areas outside your main focus.
• Ability to work in a startup world with hyper growth and evolving processes and systems.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with focused attention to detail.
• Capability to build strong relationships and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Capability to manage sensitive information. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• 5+ years of broad payroll experience, including mandated reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, finance or related field.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional a plus. 

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive, with a base salary range of $80,000 - $95,000, a 401k match, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and a broad range of other benefits and perks. Review our benefits at Hazel Health Benefits.

We believe talent is everywhere, and so is opportunity. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Dallas, we have embraced working remotely throughout the United States. While some roles may require proximity to our San Francisco or Dallas offices, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA and WI. Please only apply if you live and work full-time in one of the states listed above or plan to relocate to one of these states before starting your employment with Hazel. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Hazel Health values the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. We are proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Hazel will consider qualified applicants with an arrest or conviction record for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. For all Hazel positions, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment. Learn more about working with us at Hazel Health Life.