Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

The next evolution of healthcare requires flexible, agile teams to deliver high-tech, results-based solutions and support. Our team is here to help our customers tackle the initiatives and challenges on their organizational roadmap, and give clinicians, operational teams, and researchers access to the data they need to take care of their patients and improve health outcomes.

Cardamom is cultivating a multidisciplinary team of exceptional individuals with diverse skills and experiences in healthcare — data, analytics, AI, and EHR application experts. We are also passionate about growing the careers of those who may have little or no experience in these fields when the opportunity arises. Our team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, revenue cycle professionals, and certified application specialists would love for you to join us.

Hybrid in Madison, WI

Your Role:

As a Payroll Manager, you'll own the full payroll function, ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time, every cycle. You'll keep Cardamom compliant across federal, state, and local regulations, and partner closely with Finance and HR to support a seamless employee experience. From day-to-day processing to year-end reporting and system improvements, you'll be the go-to expert who keeps our payroll running smoothly.

As a Payroll Manager at Cardamom, you will:

• Manage and process end-to-end payroll for all employees (salaried, hourly, and contract) on a semi-monthly cycle
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and garnishment requirements
• Maintain and audit payroll records, ensuring accuracy of employee data including hours, deductions, and benefits
• Oversee year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and filing, tax reconciliation, and reporting
• Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and compensation changes
• Manage payroll system changes, upgrades, and integrations with ERP and other platforms
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a timely and professional manner

Our ideal Payroll Manager will have:

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
• Proficiency with payroll software
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Bonus points for experience with the following:

• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience with Rippling HRIS
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation

To learn more about Cardamom's culture and the benefits and overall work experience we provide, visit our Careers page.