Payroll Specialist

About AOTI Advanced Oxygen Therapy, Inc. (AOTI) is transforming the future of wound care through breakthrough technologies that improve the lives of patients with chronic non-healing and acute complex wounds. At the heart of our mission is our patented, multimodality Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) therapy, the only device of its kind proven effective in both Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies. TWO2 has delivered exceptional clinical outcomes, including an 88% reduction in hospitalizations and a 71% reduction in amputations among patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) over 12 months. In addition to TWO2, we offer the NEXA™ NPWT System, an innovative, multi-week, multi-patient Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) device designed to deliver the clinical benefits of traditional durable systems with the convenience and simplicity of disposable solutions. The NEXA System is portable, easy to operate, and cost-effective—making advanced wound care more accessible across diverse care settings, from hospitals to the home. Backed by a world-class international leadership team and a robust global infrastructure, AOTI offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you're driven by purpose and want to be part of a company that’s transforming wound care, we’d love to hear from you.  Why We’re Hiring As demand for our TWO2 therapy continues to grow, we are expanding our team to ensure we maintain the highest standards of patient care. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals to join us in delivering life-changing therapy to more patients across the country. Position Summary The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely administration of payroll in partnership with the Company's Professional Employer Organization (PEO). This role performs payroll audits, timekeeping administration, reconciliations, compliance reporting, and payroll-related recordkeeping to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.   The Payroll Specialist works closely with the EVP, Global Human Resources and Director of Finance to support payroll operations, maintain accurate payroll records, and resolve payroll-related inquiries.   Location: Oceanside, CA  Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote per week) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation Hourly Range: $34.00 - $37.00 Benefits In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Full benefits with a company-sponsored stipend 401(k) with company match Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Volunteer Time Off to give back to your community Employee Referral Bonuses Key Responsibilities Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system for direct employee and 1099 contractors; information may include hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, hours worked, paid leave, holidays, and other information.   Process and reconcile expense reports to ensure accurate posting of expenses to 1099 contractors and employees.  Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulation, labor laws and company policies.   Reviews and audits working hours and paid time off in the timekeeping system for all non-exempt and exempt employees.  Reconciliation of balance sheet, payroll journals, and expense reports. Perform administrative and record-keeping tasks related to status changes, terminations, and unemployment claims.  Conducts record audits and mandatory reports on a monthly basis, which may include I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, census reports, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews.  Audits all final payrolls reports for data integrity and post payroll journals into NetSuite.  Collaborate with HR, Finance, Sales and other departments to ensure alignment on payroll related matters.  Assist employees and contractors with payroll and pay-related items.   Assist accounting with processing accounts payable checks when needed.  Performs other duties as assigned.  Qualifications & Skills Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Payroll, HR, or related certifications are a plus.  Experience: Three (3) or more years of payroll administration experience required.  Experience supporting payroll in a multi-state environment required.  Experience working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), or payroll processing platform preferred.  Experience supporting payroll audits, timekeeping administration, payroll reconciliations, and employee payroll inquiries preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.  Experience with timekeeping and attendance management systems required.  Experience with NetSuite or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred.  Experience with DocuSign or similar electronic document management platform preferred.  Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidential information.  Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees, managers, Human Resources, Finance, and external vendors.  Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   Excellent organizational skills.   Excellent attention to detail.   Excellent time management skills.   Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.   Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.   Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.   Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.   Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.   Proficiency with payroll, timekeeping, and business software systems.  Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting