Assistant Director of Payroll

A Great Place to Work! As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

Location: 850 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Connecticut, 06109

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the payroll department.
• Ensure payroll for all centers and related entities are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Supervise and coach Payroll Representatives, offering guidance on policy and procedure as issues arise.
• Collaborate on special projects, such as facility audits and extracting historical payroll data.
• Oversee data interfaces to ensure smooth transfer of payroll information (i.e. benefit carriers).
• Assist with compliance reporting, including EEO requirements.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation audits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll management experience in a multi-state, multi-site organization.
• Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to guide and develop team members.
• Proficiency with ADP Vantage; experience with Workday Payroll is a plus as we transition systems.
• Familiarity with PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal Reporting) and payroll processes in health care environments.
• Understanding of scheduling and Time and Attendance platforms such as SmartLinx or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of HR processes and compliance, including job classification codes and their application.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a steady, supportive approach under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.