Payroll Specialist

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Exclusive Tutera Perks

Tutera University

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care in Kansas City is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage company payroll operations, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and support the finance team with accurate data processing.

You will handle deductions, garnishments, reports, and direct deposits, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering timely payroll outcomes for our senior care communities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, payroll best practices, and payroll application systems.
• Experience in payroll in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings is highly preferred.
• Professional image and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out payroll tasks for the company in accordance with policies and laws.
• Perform historical edits, deduction adjustments, and data verification.
• Create payroll reports, process checks and direct deposits, and handle final payouts.
• Manage garnishments and special projects as needed.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Payroll application systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Are you a Payroll Professional seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Payroll Specialist, you are responsible for carrying out payroll tasks for the company in accordance to company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, historical edits, entering deduction adjustments, confirmation of data sets, creation of payroll reports, processing checks and direct deposit returns, processing final payouts, garnishments, and special projects.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalant, required
• Superior computer skills required
• Must possess strong personal organization and time management, with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, payroll best practices, and payroll application systems
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be a team player
• Prior experience in payroll in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Job ID

2026-19696