Payroll Coordinator

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

As Payroll Coordinator you will be responsible for contributing to the completion of the weekly and bi-weekly payroll processes including validating the accuracy of earnings, deductions, tax withholdings and garnishments for large volume payrolls and multiple legal entities. Our employees are our most important asset, and your work will be critical in ensuring we are prompt, compliant, and continually uplevel our payroll and tax processes to support our global team. If you are ready to join a dynamic team working hard to establish a best-in-class payroll function, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the daily payroll operations for a complex, rapidly growing organization of over 10,000 employees.

• Answer employee questions concerning payroll related manners (i.e. paychecks and W-2s).

• Assist with keeping tax records up to date and accurate.

• Assist with tax research when needed.

• Stay up to date with U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax laws, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations and timely payroll tax setup and filings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent organizational time management skills to manage multiple, diverse, and potentially conflicting priorities.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, IRS guidelines, etc.). Multi-state payroll experience preferred.

• Experience with payroll systems, particularly Oracle and ADP Smart Compliance.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Direct experience with payroll processing, including multi-state and international payroll tax compliance

• 2+ years managing high-volume payrolls across multiple legal entities

• Oracle HCM experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to lead change during periods of rapid organizational growth

• Adaptability to thrive in a hyper-growth environment, with a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail

• Ability to interpret and process complex information, delivering solutions that align with business and compliance requirements under tight deadlines

• Proven cross-functional leadership, prioritization, and collaboration skills

• Effective negotiation and consensus-building abilities, with experience working across diverse teams

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:

$60,000-$70,000 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

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