Payroll Specialist

Accela Healthcare; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Accela Healthcare is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team in New Jersey. This role manages full-cycle payroll for staff across multiple nursing facilities, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of payroll experience, familiarity with healthcare payroll, and hands-on experience with major payroll systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care payroll preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems (Empeon/ADP/Paycom/Kronos).
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws in New Jersey.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multi-site long-term care staff in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including deductions, garnishments, benefits, and wage adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies with professionalism.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accuracy in reporting and data integrity.
• Generate payroll reports as needed for audits, management review, and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Wage/hour laws

Team collaboration

Tools

Empeon

ADP

Paycom

Kronos

Job description

Accela Healthcare is a well-established long-term care provider in New Jersey seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our corporate team. This is a key position responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our dedicated staff across multiple nursing facilities.

The Payroll Specialist will manage the full cycle of payroll, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of payroll systems in a healthcare or long-term care environment.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

• Full benefits available including health insurance, dental, vision

• The chance to make an impact in a mission-driven healthcare organization that values its employees as much as its residents.

Responsibilities for LTC Payroll Specialist

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multi-site long-term care staff in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, including deductions, garnishments, benefits, and wage adjustments.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.

• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies with professionalism.

• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accuracy in reporting and data integrity.

• Generate payroll reports as needed for audits, management review, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience required (2+ years preferred).

• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or multi-site payroll strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of payroll systems, preferably Empeon (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Kronos, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws in New Jersey.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.