Payroll Specialist

Serenity Healthcare; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance

PTO and company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan participation

Job summary

Serenity Healthcare is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Lehi, UT to support the Payroll Manager by processing payroll accurately and on time for all employees. You will maintain payroll records, review timesheets, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This role requires discretion, strong attention to detail, effective collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. It is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing or a related role
• Familiarity with Paycor (A Paychex company) is a plus
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and best practices

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Assist in the processing of biweekly payroll for employees, ensuring all compensation, deductions, and adjustments are accurate and timely
• Data Management & Entry: Enter and update employee information related to payroll, including hours worked, leave balances, tax withholdings, and other deductions
• Issue Resolution: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, including pay discrepancies, deductions, and other payroll-related questions
• Tax & Deduction Management: Assist in the calculation and filing of payroll taxes, including federal, state, and local taxes
• Audit & Reconciliation: Assist with internal audits and external audits as needed
• Support Payroll Manager: Provide administrative support to the Payroll Manager in all payroll-related activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Location: Lehi, UT - ONSITE - NO RELOCATION SERVICES

Employment Type: Full-Time

Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the Payroll Manager by helping process payroll accurately and on time for all employees. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, reviewing timesheets, processing deductions, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will also respond to employee payroll questions, resolve discrepancies, and assist with other payroll activities to keep the process running smoothly and efficiently. This position requires discretion, strong attention to detail, effective collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Assist in the processing of biweekly payroll for employees, ensuring all compensation, deductions, and adjustments are accurate and timely
• Ensure payroll records are up to date and reflect any changes, such as salary adjustments, bonuses, terminations, and new hires

Data Management & Entry

• Enter and update employee information related to payroll, including hours worked, leave balances, tax withholdings, and other deductions
• Verify and reconcile timesheets and other payroll-related data for accuracy

Issue Resolution

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, including pay discrepancies, deductions, and other payroll-related questions
• Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues promptly

Tax & Deduction Management

• Assist in the calculation and filing of payroll taxes, including federal, state, and local taxes

Audit & Reconciliation

• Assist with internal audits and external audits as needed

Support Payroll Manager

• Provide administrative support to the Payroll Manager in all payroll-related activities
• Assist with the preparation of reports and analysis related to payroll

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing or a related role
• Familiarity with Paycor (A Paychex company) is a plus
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and best practices

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with employees and management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary range: $45,000 -$50,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time on-site position. Benefits include:

• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Optional enrollment in medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) retirement plan participation

Serenity Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.