Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

evolvedMD is a growing healthcare organization committed to improving access to high-quality care across the country. With fewer than 300 employees today and operations in seven states (with continued expansion planned), we are building scalable, compliant, and people-centered systems to support our growth.

The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role will own end-to-end payroll processing while also supporting back-end benefits administration and partnering closely with Accounting on payroll tax filings and audits. The Payroll Specialist will sit on the People / HR Team and report to the VP, People.

The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll experience, deep knowledge of payroll laws and best practices, and a collaborative mindset suited for a growing organization.

Location: This position will be in-person based out of evolvedMD’s corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ

Compensation

• First-year compensation $65,000 to $85,000 annually (DOE) 


• Bonuses driven by self-care, professional development, and individual KPIs


• $1,200 annual technology allowance


• 401(k) company match up to 3%

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a growing organization of fewer than 300 employees


• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and withholdings


• Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations


• Administer off-cycle payrolls as needed (bonuses, corrections, terminations, etc.)


• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries

Compliance, Tax, and Audit Support

• Maintain strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices across multiple states


• Partner with Accounting on payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and audits (including benefits & 401k)


• Conduct Labor Allocation audits and ensure data accuracy


• Support internal and external payroll-related audits


• Assist with payroll compliance as the company expands into new states

Benefits & Back-End Administration

• Support benefits and 401k administration from a payroll perspective, including:
  
  
  
  • Payroll deductions and reconciliations
  
  
  • Carrier file reviews
  
  
  • Benefits-related reporting and audits
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with People / HR and Accounting to ensure payroll and benefits data alignment

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize payroll systems efficiently; experience with UKG is strongly preferred


• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation


• Support scalability and process improvements as the company grows

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience


• Experience running multi-state or national payroll


• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, compliance requirements, and best practices


• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills


• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting and People / HR teams


• Strong problem-solving skills and discretion with confidential information

Preferred

• Experience with UKG and other major Payroll/HRIS systems


• Experience supporting payroll in a growing or scaling organization


• Healthcare or multi-state professional services experience a plus

Why Join evolvedMD?

• Be part of a mission-driven, growing organization


• Opportunity to help shape scalable payroll and people processes


• Collaborative People / HR and Accounting partnership


• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Meaningful impact across a national, expanding workforce