Payroll Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 56,485 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility seeks a Payroll Specialist responsible for managing payroll procedures for over 680 employees while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll administration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Paylocity. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,485 to $75,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K. A supportive work environment committed to professional growth awaits you.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing for over 680 employees.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with semi-monthly payroll procedures.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax obligations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Payroll Services

Payroll Processing

Experience with Garnishments

Experience with Payroll Taxes

Multi State Payroll Processing

Excellent organization

Time Management

Customer-Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Sweetwater Care is a skilled nursing facility committed to providing compassionate care to the community it serves. Our mission is to transition skilled nursing facilities to the preferred care provider in the communities they serve, by building trusting relationships through rigorous and compassionate care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site or remote Payroll Specialist.

• Assist with semi-monthly payroll procedures and processing for 680+ employees.
• Assist with processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, employment status changes).
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations.
• Coordinate timekeeping in Time & Labor and HR and Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting departments.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Design, document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes and implement and/or enhance controls around payroll processing.
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
• Create, update and run accurate and timely system reports for business users, accounting and management.
• Support in the development and management of payroll metrics.
• Support administrators in analyzing data.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Payroll Administration, Payroll Services, and Payroll Processing skills.
• Experience with Garnishments and Payroll Taxes.
• Experience with Multi State Payroll Processing. (CA, MT, CO and KS)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel (Ability to perform, pivot tables, v-lookups & complex formulas).
• Ability to adapt to situations and make a fast analysis to solve problems.
• Strong focus on customer-service including outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member with the ability to flex with changing priorities based on business needs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Understanding of payroll deadlines.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Employment Type: Full-time

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (range of $56,485 - $75,000 depending on experience) and comprehensive benefits package including employer paid medical, dental and vision, as well as employee 401K.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with great work-life balance.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for helping people, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to [e-mail]. A writing sample that reflects your qualifications is appreciated but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.