Associate, Payroll

How You’ll Make An Impact At Strive Health, patients come first. We’re on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey. Our work reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives. You’ll work alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact, show up for one another as One Team, and find ways to elevate the everyday. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly matter, you’ll feel right at home at Strive! Benefits & Perks Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves. Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. To learn more about our offerings, click here . We are looking for a Payroll Associate to work with Strive’s Payroll Lead and support all aspects of the payroll cycle for Strive employees. T his is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys managing payroll accurately through innovative, compliant, and efficient solutions. At Strive, we believe payroll is more than just getting people paid—it’s about building trust, ensuring fairness, and supporting our team. If you're excited about preparing multi-state payroll, supporting all aspects of the payroll function, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you! This is a hybrid position based in Denver, CO with an expectation to work onsite at our headquarters two days per week to collaborate, connect, and enjoy the energy of our office culture. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance to our Denver-based HQ. Essential Functions Payroll Processing Prepare accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 800+ salaried and hourly employees across the United States Process off-cycle payrolls including final pay, bonuses, and adjustments Ensure all hours, incentives, and pay are correctly entered and calculated Support employee questions regarding pay, tax forms, and related topics by answering questions and resolving payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner Deductions & Compliance Assist with all payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations Assist with payroll tax registrations and filings in new and existing counties and states Reporting & Auditing Maintain accurate payroll records to ensure compliance with company policy and internal controls Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, annual, etc.) Perform audits and data validations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance Collaborate with Strive's HR and Accounting teams to ensure aligned and efficient processes Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on experience of reviewing end-to-end multi-state payroll data for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and maintaining data integrity Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance standards Experience with employee benefits, retirement contribution plans, and handling garnishments/ levies Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, compliance, and best practices Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.” Ability to travel and be on-site to meet business needs. Preferred Qua