Overview
A growing healthcare organization focused on improving the health and dignity of older adults is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist. This role involves managing the end-to-end payroll process to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of paychecks. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy of time records, pay rates, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, garnishments, and other compensation details.
- Maintain and audit employee payroll records, focusing on time entry, benefits, deductions, and tax information.
- Calculate and submit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and in compliance with laws and company policies.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate data entry for new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave management.
- Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
- Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, withholdings, or adjustments.
- Manage stop payments, reissues, and corrections when discrepancies occur.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and required filings.
- Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
- Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Capable of working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Preferred but not required: Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Time Tracking.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits were not provided.
Location
The position is with a national organization serving senior living communities across multiple states; specific location details were not provided.