Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use "@hingehealth.com http://hingehealth.com" emails. If you receive a suspicious offer, stop communication and report it to the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. To verify an email from our recruiting team, forward it to security@hingehealth.com. THE OPPORTUNITY Join the Finance team that powers the engine of Hinge Health. As we transform how millions of people access MSK care, you will play a critical role in ensuring our 1,500+ employees across the US and Canada are supported accurately and on time. You won't just process numbers; you will serve as a trusted partner to our cross-functional teams, helping us scale our payroll operations in a high-growth, mission-driven environment. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH - In your first 3 months: You will master our Workday and ADP systems, taking ownership of semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll processing for our US and Canadian entities. You will build trusted relationships with our People, Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure seamless data flow. - In your first 6 months: You will independently manage off-cycle payrolls, 401(k) fundings, and complex payroll exceptions. You will become the first line of defense for employee inquiries, resolving variances with a high degree of accuracy and "customer service" mindset. - In your first 12 months: You will play a key role in our year-end processes, including W-2 and tax audit support. You will partner with the Sr. Manager to refine our processes for state registrations and equity compensation, ensuring we remain compliant as we continue to expand. WHO YOU ARE - A Detail-Oriented Operator: You have a keen eye for variances and don't stop at "done"—you double-check to ensure "accurate." - A Collaborative Problem Solver: You thrive working cross-functionally, communicating complex payroll concepts clearly to partners in HR and Accounting. - Resilient & Proactive: You are comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift. You embody our "Learn-it-all" principle by proactively researching tax notices and resolution steps. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. - 2+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll. - Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables). - Strong understanding of taxing authorities and government regulations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with Workday, ADP, and Empower. - Experience processing payroll for a publicly traded company. - Basic knowledge of equity compensation (Stock Options, RSUs, ESPP). - Advanced Excel proficiency. BENEFITS - Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live. - Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match. - Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development. ABOUT HINGE HEALTH Hinge Health leverages software, including AI, to largely automate care for joint and muscle health, delivering an outstanding member experience, improved member outcomes, and cost reductions for its clients. The company has designed its platform to address a broad spectrum of MSK care—from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation—and the platform can help to ease members’ pain, improve their function, and reduce their need for surgeries, all while driving health equity by allowing members to engage in their exercise therapy sessions from anywhere. The company is headquartere ... (truncated, view full listing at source)