Payroll Coordinator

About Datavant:

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Our mission is to make the world’s health data secure, accessible, and actionable, providing critical data solutions across the healthcare ecosystem. We are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health, offering a driven and highly collaborative team environment passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

The Role:

As a Payroll Coordinator, you will be responsible for contributing to the completion of weekly and bi-weekly payroll processes, ensuring the accuracy of earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments for a large volume of employees across multiple legal entities. Your work will be critical in ensuring prompt, compliant payroll and tax processes to support our global team. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on establishing a best-in-class payroll function.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily payroll operations for a complex, rapidly growing organization of over 10,000 employees.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters (e.g., paychecks and W-2s).
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date tax records.
• Provide support for tax research as needed.
• Stay current with U.S. payroll regulations, payroll tax laws, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations and timely payroll tax setup and filings.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple, diverse, and potentially conflicting priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, IRS guidelines, etc.). Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems, particularly Oracle and ADP Smart Compliance.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Direct experience with payroll processing, including multi-state and international payroll tax compliance.
• 2+ years managing high-volume payrolls across multiple legal entities.
• Oracle HCM experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change during periods of rapid organizational growth.
• Adaptability to thrive in a hyper-growth environment, with a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and process complex information, delivering solutions that align with business and compliance requirements under tight deadlines.
• Proven cross-functional leadership, prioritization, and collaboration skills.
• Effective negotiation and consensus-building abilities.

Total Cash Compensation:

• The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is $60,000—$70,000 USD.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.

Additional Information:

• Datavant is committed to building a diverse team and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.
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