Payroll & HR Specialist – Healthcare

OPCO Skilled Management; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Payroll/HR coordinator to manage payroll processes and general HR duties in alignment with company policies and federal/state laws.

The role requires reviewing licenses and records, recruiting support, and ensuring confidentiality with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a full-time on-site position supporting skilled nursing facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 2 years’ Skilled Nursing Facility experience.
• 2 years' proven experience as a payroll specialist.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll application systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and payroll best practices.
• Strong work ethic and team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Ability to understand and follow applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recruits staff from potential sources and assists in administering job posting program.
• Screens, interviews, and recommends for hire qualified applicants as directed.
• Conducts reference checks on candidates and maintains applicant log.
• Reviews and verifies employee licenses, certifications, Hepatitis B and TB records.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Recruitment

Interviewing

Reference checks

Payroll processing

Payroll accounting

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Payroll/HR coordinator to manage payroll processes and general HR duties in alignment with company policies and federal/state laws.

The role requires reviewing licenses and records, recruiting support, and ensuring confidentiality with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a full-time on-site position supporting skilled nursing facility operations.