Sr. Payroll Specialist

About the role

The Sr. Payroll Specialist manages the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll cycle for all employees, performing comprehensive timesheet audits, coordinating leave payouts, and serving as the primary payroll system administrator and technical liaison for external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bi-weekly payroll cycle, verifying information for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform timesheet audits, identify and resolve timekeeping errors.
• Process and manage complex earnings, deductions, and wage attachments.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll by balancing totals and reconciling reports.
• Cook up and validate leave payout (LPO) processes and calculate retroactive payroll payments.
• Coordinate with external vendors like UKG/Sability for system updates and major transitions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and supervisors, addressing complex issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state payroll laws, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to internal policies.
• Generate detailed payroll reports for management review.
• Verify new hires and ensure payroll integration consistency.
• Handle other payroll-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including complex or multi-state payroll processing.
• Experience with wage attachments and advanced payroll calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite (advanced Excel and Sheets skills).
• Extensive experience with ERP software, particularly UKG payroll system administration and vendor management.
• Direct experience in a Life Plan Community, Senior Living, or Healthcare environment.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential payroll information.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Communicative skills (both verbal and written).
• Customer service skills.
• Able to address inquiries from both inside and outside the organization.
• Able to supervise and train co-workers.
• Discretion and independence in handling sensitive payroll assets.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $60,000 - $70,000/year (based on relevant experience)

• Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits & Perks:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
• Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
• Retail Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
• Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Team Member Discounts
• Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities