Payroll Specialist - Aligned Modern Health

Aligned Modern Health (AMH) is changing the face of healthcare and helping people lead healthier lives. We are building the leading national brand in natural medicine and are the largest and highest rated integrative medicine group in the Midwest. We pride ourselves on outstanding clinical outcomes and a five-star patient experience. We have 18 clinics across the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, and we are growing quickly! To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.alignedmodernhealth.com.

We are looking for a self-starting, critical thinking candidate to join us as a full-time Payroll Specialist. The role pays $55,000 - $65,000 per year, based on experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Process semi-monthly payroll for employees with accuracy and efficiency.
• Calculate and administer employee benefits, deductions, and taxes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data.
• Accumulate, review, and balance hours in the Rippling time and attendance module.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
• Handle payroll adjustments including retroactive pay, garnishments, special pays, and paid time off (PTO) adjustments.
• Review and maintain payroll tax notices from agencies, ensuring accurate and timely tax withholding and reporting.
• Create payroll reports for reconciliation of retirement plan contributions, employee benefit programs, and general ledger entry.
• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting to the payroll service provider.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll records for accuracy
• Assist with 401(k) and Workers Compensation audits
• (Potential future responsibilities) Oversee aspects of the company budget and manage payroll for a growing team.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing, ideally processing payroll for a small to mid-sized organization.
• Experience with payroll software and systems required, preferably Quickbooks Online and Rippling.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and other relevant compliance areas.
• Excellent understanding of multi-state payroll, its laws, taxes, and regulations.
• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification is a plus.
• BS/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• A keen eye for detail, analytical mind, sound math skills, outstanding communication skills

We offer competitive full-time employee compensation with additional benefits, including:

· Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans, as well as dental and vision insurance

· Guaranteed paid time off

· Eligibility for short-term disability insurance and 401(k)

· Unlimited opportunity to grow with one of Chicago's most exciting and fastest growing health and wellness companies.

Aligned Modern Health is an equal opportunity employer.