Payroll Specialist
Freedom Care
$20 - $23 / hour
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Description
FreedomCare is a healthcare company that has been dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. We support our patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S.
We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:
- Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
- Own It (Drive and ownership)
- Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
- Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)
Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Payroll Specialist for our Finance team.
Department & Position Overview:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for our Caregivers. This role is customer-centric and is the central point of contact for payroll inquiries.
Everyday You Will:
- Leverage best practices to process payroll for Caregivers FreedomCare employees by established deadlines
- Accurately process new Caregivers, pay rate changes and changes to employee statuses in a timely manner; process the stopping and reissuing of checks
- Act as the main point of contact for payroll related inquiries such as pay, deductions, etc.; research and correct any payroll discrepancies
- Process billing as at relates to payroll; run and maintain weekly payroll reports to verify data
- Work closely with the Finance team and occasionally interface with A/P
- Work on special projects or other related tasks as assigned such as payroll adjustments, compliance, direct deposits, taxes, 401K, bonuses, etc.
Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- A process and data driven mindset that has experience with analyzing numbers
- An outside of the box thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy for data entry
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
Nice-to-Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in a finance or accounting
- Experience in a payroll position in the past
- Excel experience, specifically V-lookups and functions
Why work at FreedomCare?
We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.
This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!
At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
At FreedomCare, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides our employees with the opportunity to professionally grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $19.15 and $23.00 an hour at the commencement of your first year of employment. Compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, years of relevant experience, education, location, and licensure/certifications.
Benefits
- 401(k)
About this role
Freedom Care's Payroll Specialist role centers on processing payroll for the company's network of caregivers and serving as the primary contact for payroll-related questions. You'll handle routine tasks like onboarding new caregivers, updating pay rates and employee statuses, and resolving discrepancies, while also managing billing tied to payroll, maintaining weekly reports, and tackling special projects around compliance, taxes, and benefits. The work demands accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work within established deadlines—this is a numbers-focused position where mistakes have real consequences for employees.
The ideal candidate brings a process-driven mindset with experience analyzing data and strong problem-solving skills. You'll need solid communication abilities to field inquiries from both internal teams and caregivers, plus reliable time management to juggle competing priorities. Prior payroll experience and proficiency in Excel (particularly V-lookups) are valued, as is a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, though these aren't strict requirements. This is an in-office role in New York City at $20–$23 per hour, positioned within Freedom Care's Finance team and offering the typical benefits package including medical coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $100,000
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$20 to $23 per hour
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