Payroll Operations Specialist

This is a remote position. About Us Atlantic Health Strategies partners with mission-driven behavioral health organizations to deliver high-quality administrative and operational support. Our work supports programs providing Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient services, with a focus on ethical care, regulatory compliance, and workforce sustainability. The Opportunity In this full-time, remote role, the Payroll Operations Specialist serves as a key member of the HR infrastructure, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal and state wage and hour regulations. This position plays a critical role in supporting employee lifecycle events, maintaining payroll data integrity, and coordinating withholding and unemployment account activities across multiple states. What You Will Do at Atlantic Health Strategies - Process and audit payroll for multi-state employee populations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with FLSA requirements - Manage employee compensation records, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and status changes - Coordinate withholding setup and maintenance in alignment with employee elections and regulatory requirements - Establish and maintain employer-level registrations and accounts required for payroll processing and wage reporting across multiple states - Support unemployment account management, including claims response, documentation tracking, and agency coordination - Partner with HR to ensure accurate classification of employees and contractors in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines - Maintain payroll records in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality standards, where applicable - Reconcile payroll discrepancies and conduct routine audits to ensure data integrity and compliance readiness - Support HRIS onboarding and system transitions, including data validation across platforms such as Rippling, BambooHR, Gusto, and OnPay - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support reporting, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives Requirements What You Bring to Atlantic Health Strategies - Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information - Ability to interpret and apply policies related to compensation, withholding, and unemployment processes - Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment Requirements - Ability to work full-time in a remote environment (state-specific requirements may apply) - Experience in payroll operations, HR administration, or a related field - Demonstrated competencies in data accuracy, compliance, and process improvement - Knowledge of wage and hour compliance, withholding coordination, unemployment account management, and multi-state employer account setup requirements - Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable regulatory standards Benefits Why Join Atlantic Health Strategies - Be part of a mission-driven organization supporting behavioral health and recovery-focused services - Work within a collaborative, compliance-focused culture that values accuracy, accountability, and thoughtful, people-centered operations - Opportunities for professional development and exposure to multi-state HRIS systems - A meaningful role supporting workforce operations that directly impact client care delivery - Competitive salary range of $45,000 to $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience and role scope. - Paid time off and paid holidays. - Fully remote work arrangement. - Health Insurance - Supportive leadership structure with clear expectations, escalation pathways, and role boundaries.