Senior Payroll Specialist

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!

LifeStance Health Values

• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to join our Central Payroll team. The Team Lead is responsible for the supervision and coordination of payroll processing operations. The role requires comfort around nuance and change with a complex environment.

Compensation: $61,000 - $80,000/annually

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with LifeStance policies and in accordance with all federal/state/local regulations

• Keep up on the latest regulatory changes that impact payroll and implement and validate systems and processes are updated accordingly

• Run adhoc reports from the payroll system as needed to support business units cross functionally

• Answering queries and fixing payroll issues

• W2C processing

• Amendments/ Qtr Adjustments

• Assist with Quarter file reconciliations

• Develop appropriate SOP’s and Job-Aids

• Stock Release review and payroll runs

• Payroll reconciliation files

• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions/updates as needed

• Other payroll operational projects and duties as assigned.

• Reporting regularly to management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, business administration, or a similar field of study preferred

• 5+ years of multi-state and multi-entity payroll administration experience

• Detailed knowledge of full payroll process including taxes, deductions, benefits, 401k, and federal/state regulations

• Experience in healthcare industry preferred

• Demonstrate strong Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, formulas, macros

• Knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow preferred

• Workday experience preferred

• Proven analytics and problem-solving skills; ability to create adhoc reports from payroll system

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required

• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States

• LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

• Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture

LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.

Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.