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.
Qualifications
Key Skills
• Highly skilled in listening, speaking, and writing skills, with proven ability to communicate
clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated depth of understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
and wage and hour requirements.
Ability to establish a high level of trust and credibility in the organization. Demonstrates
keen awareness of and care in maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and teamwork skills, with the ability to interface with
all levels of the organization both internally and externally.
• Excellent attention to detail reflected through the accuracy of results while meeting strict
deadlines.
• Results-driven problem solver who identifies and assesses issues, troubleshoots effectively,
recommends solutions, improves processes, and consistently meets or exceeds goals.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software and HRIS systems required with a preference
for Paycom experience. Excel proficiencies to sort, filter, reconcile, and analyze payroll
data.
Education/Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or
other related field required.
• Three or more years of payroll experience, including experience processing multi-state
payroll.
• Prior experience working with a New York employer with more than 100 team members
strongly preferred.
• HRCI/SHRM, FPC, or CPP certifications highly preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least three years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
- Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage-and-hour requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and HRIS systems
- Excel proficiency for sorting, filtering, reconciling, and analyzing payroll data
- Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, teamwork, problem-solving, confidentiality, and attention-to-detail skills
- Experience working with a New York employer with more than 100 team members
- HRCI, SHRM, FPC, or CPP certification
- Paycom experience
What We Do
Parkview Health Services is a comprehensive specialty pharmacy provider headquartered in Buffalo, NY. Since 1985, it has provided high-touch pharmacy care nationwide, focusing on behavioral health and specialty services. The company operates fifteen pharmacies across eight states, serving patients and healthcare facilities, assisted living communities, and rehabilitation centers to improve medication access and adherence for those managing complex medication regimens.
