Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist evolvedMD is a growing healthcare organization committed to improving access to high-quality care across the country. With fewer than 300 employees today and operations in seven states (with continued expansion planned), we are building scalable, compliant, and people-centered systems to support our growth.

The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role will own end-to-end payroll processing while also supporting back-end benefits administration and partnering closely with Accounting on payroll tax filings and audits. The Payroll Specialist will sit on the People / HR Team and report to the VP, People.

The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll experience, deep knowledge of payroll laws and best practices, and a collaborative mindset suited for a growing organization. Location: This position will be in-person based out of evolvedMD’s corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ Compensation First-year compensation $65,000 to $85,000 annually (DOE)  Bonuses driven by self-care, professional development, and individual KPIs $1,200 annual technology allowance 401(k) company match up to 3% Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a growing organization of fewer than 300 employees Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and withholdings Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Administer off-cycle payrolls as needed (bonuses, corrections, terminations, etc.) Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries Compliance, Tax, and Audit Support Maintain strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices across multiple states Partner with Accounting on payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and audits (including benefits & 401k) Conduct Labor Allocation audits and ensure data accuracy Support internal and external payroll-related audits Assist with payroll compliance as the company expands into new states Benefits & Back-End Administration Support benefits and 401k administration from a payroll perspective, including: Payroll deductions and reconciliations Carrier file reviews Benefits-related reporting and audits Collaborate with People / HR and Accounting to ensure payroll and benefits data alignment Systems & Process Improvement Utilize payroll systems efficiently; experience with UKG is strongly preferred Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation Support scalability and process improvements as the company grows Qualifications Required Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience Experience running multi-state or national payroll Strong knowledge of payroll laws, compliance requirements, and best practices High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting and People / HR teams Strong problem-solving skills and discretion with confidential information Preferred Experience with UKG and other major Payroll/HRIS systems Experience supporting payroll in a growing or scaling organization Healthcare or multi-state professional services experience a plus Why Join evolvedMD?

Be part of a mission-driven, growing organization Opportunity to help shape scalable payroll and people processes Collaborative People / HR and Accounting partnership Competitive compensation and benefits Meaningful impact across a national, expanding workforce About Us At evolvedMD, we are leading the integration of behavioral health services in modern primary care.

How? We use a uniquely upfront, innovative, and ongoing approach that places our clinicians on site and in person at each of the practices we serve. As one of America’s largest and most seasoned companies dedicated to integration, we fully embed behavioral health managers into a collaborative team. evolvedMD is committed to meeting patients where they are most comfortable: whether that is in person and on site at your practice location or virtual.

We offer early, comprehensive, and dedicated care to help patients achieve the best possible behavioral health outcomes. To find out more about what it’s like to work at evolvedMD, visit our Resources and News page at https://www.evolvedmd.com/resources where you can learn about our culture, leaders, innovations, and impact in the community.

Creativity, compassion and change drive us: we innovate and lead the integration of behavioral health services in modern primary care.

We believe in whole patient care: upfront and ongoing. We believe in a better way to integrate behavioral health.

At evolvedMD, we are leading the integration of behavioral health services in modern primary care. How? We use a uniquely upfront, innovative, and ongoing approach that places our clinicians on site and in person at each of the practices we serve....