Human Resources/ Payroll Manager

Aperion Care; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care in Rhode Island is seeking an HR/Payroll Manager to supervise our HR and payroll functions for a skilled nursing facility near West Warwick. You will oversee benefits, payroll processing, and leave programs while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

This role requires 2+ years in HR/payroll, strong confidentiality, and excellent communication skills, with long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR/payroll experience; long-term care experience preferred
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, FMLA, and workers’ compensation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong commitment to confidentiality
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll in Paycor, including data entry and deductions
• Review and resolve payroll questions and errors weekly
• Maintain time clock system and payroll records per state and federal law
• Administer employee benefits (health, dental, life, 401(k))
• Manage FMLA and state leave programs and workers’ compensation cases
• Maintain OSHA logs and complete required documentation
• Oversee full employee lifecycle from onboarding to termination
• Coordinate new hire orientation with appropriate staff
• Explain handbook and benefits clearly to staff
• Respond to employment verification requests
• Implement corporate updates to payroll, benefits, and HR procedures
• Attend facility meetings including fire and safety meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

HR/payroll experience

Benefits administration

FMLA

Workers’ compensation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HR/Payroll Manager – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: near West Warwick, RI
Schedule: Full-time

Are you an Human Resources (HR) and payroll professional who enjoys being the go-to person for your team? Our well-established skilled nursing facility near West Warwick is looking for an organized, people-focused HR/Payroll Manager to run our HR and payroll department. Long-term care experience is strongly preferred.

About the Role

You’ll lead the HR/Payroll Department and partner closely with our Director of HR and Payroll. You’ll be the employee resource for benefits, payroll, leave, and workers’ compensation, and you’ll interpret and apply facility policies with accuracy, fairness, and discretion.

What You’ll Do

• Process weekly payroll in Paycor, including entering data, making changes, and ensuring accurate deductions

• Review and resolve payroll errors and employee questions each week

• Maintain the time clock system and payroll records in compliance with state and federal law

• Administer employee benefits (health, dental, life insurance, and 401(k)), including enrollments, changes, and terminations

• Manage FMLA and state leave programs, as well as workers’ compensation cases

• Maintain OSHA logs and complete all required state and federal documentation

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from pre-employment checks and onboarding through termination

• Coordinate new hire orientation with the Staff Development Coordinator

• Explain the employee handbook and benefit options clearly to staff

• Respond to employment verification requests

• Implement corporate updates to payroll, benefits, and HR procedures

• Attend assigned facility meetings, including fire and safety meetings

• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of HR/payroll experience; long-term care experience preferred

• Working knowledge of benefits administration, FMLA, and workers’ compensation

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• A strong commitment to confidentiality

• High school diploma or equivalent required