Payroll Specialist

At ArtesRx, we are more than a pharmacy organization. We are a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable patient populations through exceptional behavioral health and long-term care pharmacy services. As a leading organization in this space, ArtesRx brings together a growing network of pharmacies, expanding through strategic acquisitions while preserving the trusted local brands and relationships that have earned strong reputations in their communities. Together, we enhance medication access, adherence, and health outcomes for individuals who are often underserved due to the stigma surrounding mental illness and substance use disorders.

Our mission is to empower our customers with pharmacy solutions tailored to their unique needs. By combining innovative technology with compassionate, high-touch service, we ensure efficient medication fulfillment and timely deliveries that foster trust, peace of mind, and healthier outcomes. We believe every individual deserves kindness, compassion, and dignity, and we know our success depends on honesty, integrity, and respect in every interaction.

If you are passionate about helping others, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want your work to have a lasting impact, we invite you to explore a career with ArtesRx.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of multi-state
payroll across varying processing schedules. This position manages payroll processing, payrollrelated reporting, team member deductions, tax and compliance requirements, and the dayto-day administration of the company’s 401(k) plans.

Primary Responsibilities
• Compile, calculate, and reconcile payroll supporting information and ensure the
accuracy of documentation and payroll records in preparation for approval and
submission. Investigate anomalies and make required corrections to ensure the validity of
payroll.
• Maintain accurate, secure payroll and 401(k) records; process new hires and team
member updates; and administer 401(k) eligibility, enrollment, contributions, loans,
withdrawals, rollovers, terminations, payroll feeds, reconciliations, and provider files.
• Maintain knowledge of current legal requirements and industry trends related to payroll.
Contribute to continuous process improvement within the HR department.
• Safeguard all pertinent HR information in accordance with HIPAA and other federal and
state privacy laws, as well as established HR and Company policies governing confidential
information.
• Process accurate, timely multi-state payroll across varying schedules, including regular and
off-cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, and final checks.
• Manage payroll calendars, approvals, adjustments, timekeeping, earnings, deductions,
garnishments, and team member data changes.
• Ensure payroll tax and wage-and-hour compliance, filings, W-2 reporting, accurate
records, and audit readiness.
• Resolve team member payroll issues confidentially and prepare reconciliations and reports
for Finance, Human Resources, and auditors.
• Support payroll and 401(k) audits, annual compliance testing, Form 5500 preparation,
corrective actions, and continuous process and system improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.