Payroll Specialist

Sound Physicians

. Coordinate with Human Resources and Physician Services for initial processing of newly hired colleagues .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation processing, payroll management, and tax resolution while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration across all organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compensation Processing ExperiencePayroll ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyTax ResolutionInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Compensation CalculationsPayroll Information EntryBonus Determination Criteria MaintenanceDocumentation ReviewRevenue Report Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsGood JudgmentTact and DiplomacyService ExcellenceProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePayroll Processing Service

Industry Keywords

Confidential Material HandlingColleague CompensationTax Questions ResearchShift Assignment CoordinationColleague Advances Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with Human Resources and Physician Services for initial processing of newly hired colleagues
Maintain colleague compensation files
Coordinate documentation processing for terminated colleagues
Review scheduling, shift assignment, and revenue reports supporting payroll compensation
Coordinate with operating units to ensure timely and accurate information submission
Perform compensation calculations for scheduled pay dates
Enter and review payroll information in the payroll processing service
Maintain and review bonus determination criteria; document and report bonus determinations
Maintain and review documentation for colleague advances and other transactions
Maintain and review documentation for levies, garnishments, and similar transactions
Research and resolve tax questions with the payroll service
Research and resolve colleagues’ compensation questions
Advise management on compensation payment issues
Perform related duties and special projects assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort with other MS Office Suite applications
Ability to handle confidential material professionally
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Strong interpersonal skills for sensitive situations and confidential information
Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
At least 4–5 years of compensation processing experience
Excellent oral communication and good written communication skills
Demonstrated service excellence with internal and external customers
College-level tax, business, or accounting courses desirable