Payroll Specialist

Cortica is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join its growing team! In this role, you will be a key member of the Finance team. This role presents an exciting opportunity in an innovative, high-growth company still in its early stages of development. 
 
We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission! 
 
Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

What will you do?  

• Process full-cycle payroll for assigned entities on a bi-weekly basis for an expanding workforce  
• Research and resolve payroll related questions and issues; explain payroll policies and procedures and provide outstanding customer service  
• Verify and process employee expense reimbursements  
• Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external payroll tax related inquires and audits
• Continuously drive improvements, automation, communication, and education to improve employee experience 
• Assist with the implementation of new payroll systems or updating existing systems to meet business needs 
• Upgrade process and procedures as company scales to integrate with latest technology 

We’d love to hear from you if:  

• You possess a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).  
• You bring 3+ years of progressive payroll processing experience.  
• You have experience with multi-state payroll and familiarity with new-state registration set-up and compliance.
• You have solid working knowledge of UKG (implementation experience a plus!) and the aptitude to learn new systems.
• You can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects. 
• You demonstrate high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality. 

Your Compensation & Benefits:

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each team member! The culture and experience we create for our employees are of the utmost importance to us. We offer a wide range of benefits. Among the benefits offered by the company are medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401Ks with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.

The base pay range for this opening is $25.09 to $31.37 hourly. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.