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Payroll Specialist

Hinge Health

Hinge Health

Accounting & Finance
United States · San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 92k-138k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 25, 2026

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team at Hinge Health. In this role, you will support our Finance department by supporting payroll operations in the US and internationally. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Equity & Payroll, and work closely with cross-functional teams, including People, Benefits, HR Technology, Equity, Tax, and Accounting. This role is essential for managing day-to-day payroll processes and ensuring timely completion of critical payroll reporting deadlines.

What You'll Accomplish

  • Accurately prepare semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls in Workday for 1500+ employees across different entities in the US and Canada

  • Calculate and prepare off-cycle payrolls as necessary

  • Audit new hires and process terminations, gather supporting documentation for payroll items and variances

  • Complete 401(k) fundings in Empower and ensure information is accurate and properly recorded

  • Research and resolve payroll processing exceptions

  • Respond to payroll employee inquiries and payroll-related questions timely

  • Work cross-functionally with HR operations and accounting teams

  • Process garnishments, levies, withholding tax notices, child support, and unemployment insurance questionnaires as needed

  • Complete audits of employees who have different live/work states and collaborate with People Ops and HR to resolve

  • Assist with auditing tax codes and setup between Workday and ADP and resolving discrepancies

  • Assist with requesting new state registrations as entities expand or original registrations expire

  • Assist with quarterly tax audits and year-end W-2 reporting

  • Support equity compensation processing including RSUs, ISOs, NQs, and ESPP

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities, including ad hoc reporting, audits, or special projects, as needed

Hinge Health Hybrid Model

We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.

Basic Qualifications

  • Multi-state payroll experience

  • Understanding of taxing authorities and government regulations

  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and follow up skills; detail oriented

  • Experience working in a high-growth environment

  • Ability to perform duties in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines

  • Proactive and collaborative work style

  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills - ability to perform v-lookup/x-lookup and pivot tables

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ experience in processing payroll
  • Knowledge and experience with Workday, ADP, Empower

  • Experience with Workday system configuration

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

  • Experience processing payroll in a publicly traded company

  • Basic knowledge of payroll responsibilities for equity compensation (stock options, RSUs, ESPP)

Compensation

This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $92,000 - $138,000.

About Hinge Health

At Hinge Health, we’re using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare – starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. With an AI-powered human-centered care model, Hinge Health leverages cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, experiences and costs to help people move beyond their pain. The platform addresses a broad spectrum of MSK care – from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation – through personalized, evidence-based care.

As the preferred partner to 50+ health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 20 million people across more than 2,550 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com

What You'll Love About Us

  • Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.

  • Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.

  • Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

  • Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.

Culture & Engagement

Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.

By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy.


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