Payroll Specialist

Operations · Costa Rica

Job description

We Breathe Life Into Data

At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. And we believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That’s why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry’s largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare’s most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we’re helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease. 

As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver “wow,” and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.

The Opportunity at Komodo Health

Team: Our accounting team processes Payroll for US and International employees. They are the backbone of our payroll tax registration, monitoring, and customer support.

Mission: The Payroll Specialist will process and ensure payroll and payroll tax accuracy, ensure Komodo is compliant with all employment laws, and support all Dragons.

Looking back on your first 12 months at Komodo Health, you will have accomplished…

  • Identified areas that need improvement and boosted efficiency
  • Created SOP’s and guidelines
  • Created strong relationships with People teams, Management and Employees

You will accomplish these outcomes through the following responsibilities…

  • Process complete multi-state payroll cycle for 700 US and 50 non-US employees using Workday
  • Ensure payroll tax filings are submitted timely and accurately using ADP
  • Process and monitor 401K contributions and support annual audits
  • Monitor and respond to all enquiries in a timely manner
  • Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations
  • Run audits and reports as needed 
  • Support Payroll Manager

What you bring to Komodo Health (required):

  • At least 10 years of Payroll experience
  • At least 3 years experience with Workday Payroll portal processing from start to finish
  • Deep understanding of Workday integrated payroll function - payroll systems and related data
  • Working knowledge of ADP SmartCompliance
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Skilled with Excel including vlookups and pivot tables
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience working with federal and state tax agencies

Additional skills and experience we’ll prioritize…

  • Experience with Jira ticketing system
  • Proficient with using Google suite of products (i.e. Google Docs)
  • Experience with Powerpoint a plus

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Where You’ll Work

Komodo Health has a hybrid work model; we recognize the power of choice and importance of flexibility for the well-being of both our company and our individual Dragons. Roles may be completely remote based anywhere in the country listed, remote but based in a specific region, or local (commuting distance) to one of our hubs in San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago with remote work options. 

What We Offer

This position will be eligible for company benefits in accordance with Company policy. We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits including 401k Retirement Plan, prepaid legal assistance, and more. We also offer paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement. We are pleased to be able to provide 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to business-related factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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