Payroll Assistant

Avista Senior Living Management; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

Job summary

Avista Senior Living is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support accurate, timely payroll operations across our communities. You’ll process employee status changes, maintain payroll records, and respond to payroll questions, serving as backup payroll processor.

This part-time role requires 1–2 years of payroll/HR admin experience, familiarity with Paycom or similar HRIS, and strong data accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll or HR administrative experience.
• Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll system preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, garnishments, and wage-hour rules.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Clear communication and customer-service mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for hires, rehires, terminations, transfers, and other status changes to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Process timecard correction requests and maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, managers, and community leadership by phone and email.
• Submit and monitor wage garnishments through our payroll vendor in compliance with court orders and applicable regulations.
• Serve as backup payroll processor when the Payroll Manager is unavailable, assisting with payroll preparation, review, and processing.
• Create and maintain position seats in the HRIS as staffing needs change.
• Review transactions to support payroll data integrity and general payroll administration.
• Partner with Human Resources, department leaders, and payroll vendors to resolve payroll and employee record issues.
• Assist with payroll audits

Skills

Payroll

HR administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Paycom

Excel

Outlook

HRIS

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Home Office - Mesa, AZ, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Accounting, Avista Senior Living is a multi-state senior living company dedicated to providing exceptional care and meaningful experiences for our residents. Our corporate team supports community leaders and employees so they can focus on what matters most: our residents.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support accurate, timely payroll operations across our communities. In this role, you’ll process employee status changes, maintain payroll records, respond to payroll questions, and serve as backup payroll processor. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys precision, problem-solving, and being a reliable resource for employees and leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for new hires, rehires, terminations, transfers, and other status changes to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Process timecard correction requests and maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, managers, and community leadership by phone and email.
• Submit and monitor wage garnishments through our payroll vendor in compliance with court orders and applicable regulations.
• Serve as backup payroll processor when the Payroll Manager is unavailable, assisting with payroll preparation, review, and processing.
• Create and maintain position seats in the HRIS as staffing needs change.
• Review transactions to support payroll data integrity and general payroll administration.
• Partner with Human Resources, department leaders, and payroll vendors to resolve payroll and employee record issues.
• Assist with payroll audits

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll, HR, or related administrative experience required.
• Experience with Paycom or a similar HRIS/payroll system preferred.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll, garnishments, and wage and hour regulations a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.