Payroll Partner - Richmond Hill, GA

117090 SGA Dental Partners OPCO LLC; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance (Employer-Paid)

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Care.com Membership & EAP

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

SGA Dental Partners OPCO LLC is seeking a Payroll Partner to manage the full payroll cycle across a multi-state organization from Richmond Hill, GA. You will handle biweekly and monthly payrolls, including bonuses, while ensuring data integrity in the HRIS and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting (or related field) with at least 2 years of payroll experience; CPP or FPC certification is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years payroll experience; preferably in high-growth organizations.
• CPP or FPC certification highly preferred.
• Experience processing biweekly and monthly payrolls and bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payrolls for salaried, hourly, commission-based, and bonus payments.
• Audit payroll results prior to transmission and reconcile reports.
• Review timecards, status changes, and inputs for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Data integrity

Workday

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

The HR Payroll Partner is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across a multi state organization. This role manages the full payroll cycle for biweekly and monthly payrolls, including monthly bonus processing, while maintaining high standards of data integrity within the HRIS. The Payroll Partner serves as a key point of contact for employees, internal teams, and external partners, providing clear guidance and resolving payroll related issues with professionalism and accuracy. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of payroll regulations, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies. This role is full time in Richmond Hill, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payrolls for salaried, hourly, commission-based, and bonus payments.
• Calculate and process monthly bonus payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and validate timecards, status changes, and payroll inputs for accuracy.
• Audit payroll results prior to finalization and reconcile confirmed reports.
• Support off‑cycle payrolls, adjustments, and retroactive corrections.
• Perform routine audits to ensure data consistency across HR, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Partner with HRIS and Payroll leadership to identify system issues and support configuration updates.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Process expense reports and garnishments.
• Respond to payroll‑related inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to pay, taxes, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Provide clear communication to employees regarding payroll processes and expectations.
• Adhere and contribute to HR standard operating procedures, following established company, local, state, and federal guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Ensure status changes and audits of time records are accurate and any discrepancies are addressed and resolved.
• Respond to payroll questions and concerns of employees, researching records and involving other resources/staff as needed, responding in a timely manner.
• Maintain 1099 data for contract employees.
• Assumes and executes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills with ability to follow up in a timely manner.
• Effective time management, organization skills, and extreme attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, especially proficiency in Excel.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and team player skills.
• High degree of professionalism and demonstrated business acumen.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and handle deadline-pressure work activities.
• Focused on providing excellent client service.
• Career-minded rather than job-minded.
• Working knowledge of Workday is highly desirable.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience across core payroll management -preferably in high-growth organizations.
• CPP or FPC certification is highly preferred.
• Payroll experience supporting the HR department is preferred.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In hometown communities across the country, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, team members, and the communities we serve.

Built through the coming together of long respected dental practices, we are united by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a people first culture.

At SGA, we believe in continuous improvement because we know that when our people grow, our care gets better.

Guided by our Empower Improvement mindset and our belief that we get better every day, we invest in our teams through development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, you will find an environment that supports growth, recognizes contribution, and encourages innovation.