Payroll Specialist Full Time

Payroll Specialist

924 N Country Club Dr Mesa, AZ 85224

Full-Time

Join Our Team as a Payroll Specialist!

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy and compliance? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to support the timely and accurate processing of payroll for our growing, multi-state workforce.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with our Benefits & Payroll Manager and collaborate across HR and leadership teams to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time, every time.

What You’ll Do

Payroll Processing

• Process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state employee population
• Handle off-cycle payments, garnishments, retro pay, PTO payouts, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations

Data & Systems

• Maintain payroll data within HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Review and validate timekeeping and payroll data for accuracy
• Support system updates, testing, and process improvements

Employee Support

• Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and urgency
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies

Compliance & Reconciliation

• Process wage garnishments and ensure regulatory compliance
• Reconcile payroll data and assist with reporting

Audit & Year-End Support

• Assist with audits and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation

Collaboration

• Partner with HR and Benefits teams to ensure accurate employee data and deductions
• Work with managers to resolve timekeeping and payroll issues

Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or high-volume environment
• Experience with payroll systems such as Kronos, Dayforce, or similar
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
• Payroll certification (FPC or CPP)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team

Opportunity to grow your payroll expertise in a dynamic environment

Make a direct impact on employee experience and organizational success

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• If you’re ready to bring your payroll expertise to a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement—we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Copa Health?

We offer an exceptional, competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.

Time Away & Wellness

• 4 weeks of PTO with increased accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays + 1 paid Mental Health & Well-Being Day
• Company wellness program, including access to a Health Coach and incentive opportunities

Health & Financial Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• H.S.A., H.R.A., and F.S.A. options
• Free Short-Term Disability & Life/AD&D Insurance (up to $100,000)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.