Payroll Specialist

RU Roseman University of Health Sciences; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseman University of Health Sciences is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time pay and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate biweekly processing, review timekeeping data, and resolve discrepancies across multiple states.

You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, and external partners, using Workday and payroll systems. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional service to employees and managers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in related field.
• Minimum two years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience reviewing, reconciling, and resolving payroll data; ability to protect confidential information.
• Familiarity with Workday strongly preferred; multi-state payroll experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate biweekly payroll processing and ensure accurate, timely pay.
• Review timecards, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits; process corrections.
• Monitor deadlines, submissions, approvals, and exceptions; reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements across multiple states.
• Support year-end activities, W-2 processing, and audits with proper documentation.
• Serve as a primary payroll resource for employees and managers; resolve inquiries.
• Utilize Workday and related tools to validate data and improve processes.
• Maintain payroll procedures and collaborate with HR, Finance, and partners to improve service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Ownership and accountability

Strong communication skills

Customer service excellence

Organization and dependability

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS / payroll systems

Job description

Why Join Roseman?

Because this is your chance to grow with a team—and a University—and that’s going places. We are a private, nonprofit institution preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders through innovation, compassion, and academic rigor. And we believe those same values should guide how we treat our employees.

Job Description: The Office of Human Resources | Roseman University of Health Sciences Make Every Paycheck Count. Make a Difference at Roseman. At Roseman University of Health Sciences, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a detail-oriented, solutions-driven Payroll Specialist who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about providing exceptional service. If you enjoy working with numbers, navigating payroll systems, investigating discrepancies, and helping people understand their pay, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of a university transforming healthcare education.

About the Role

As our Payroll Specialist, you will play an essential role in ensuring Roseman employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable regulations. Reporting to the Director, HR Systems & Payroll, you will coordinate biweekly payroll processing, review timekeeping and payroll data, reconcile transactions, research discrepancies, and help maintain the integrity of our payroll operations. You will also serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping answer payroll questions, resolve issues, and navigate payroll-related processes with confidence. From routine processing to complex problem-solving, you will take ownership of assigned matters and work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, managers, employees, and external payroll partners to get things done right. Your attention to detail, technical expertise, and commitment to service will help ensure every payroll cycle runs smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and process biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employee wages.
• Review and validate timecards, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll transactions; process authorized adjustments and corrections.
• Monitor payroll deadlines, timekeeping submissions, approvals, and exceptions, performing reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax, wage-and-hour, and reporting requirements, including multistate payroll and legally required deductions.
• Support year-end payroll activities, W-2 processing, and internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a primary resource for employee and manager payroll inquiries, researching discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
• Utilize Workday HCM and payroll reporting tools to validate data, investigate errors, maintain data integrity, and support system enhancements.
• Maintain payroll procedures and documentation, identify opportunities for process improvement, and collaborate with HR, Finance, managers, and external payroll partners to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and service.

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant payroll experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience directly processing payroll or performing substantial payroll administration responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, validating, and reconciling payroll data, identifying discrepancies, and researching and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Ability to independently manage recurring payroll deadlines, prioritize competing responsibilities, and resolve routine processing issues within established procedures.
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll, taxation, and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Proficiency using HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, reporting, and data-management systems.
• Experience with Workday strongly preferred.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting multi-state payroll, including payroll tax administration, garnishments, and year-end payroll activities.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or equivalent relevant payroll certification preferred.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Exceptional attention to detail: You take pride in accurate work and catch discrepancies before they become bigger problems.
• Analytical thinking: You enjoy investigating issues, identifying root causes, and finding practical solutions.
• Ownership and accountability: You follow through on commitments and see assigned issues through to resolution.
• Strong communication skills: You can explain payroll information clearly and professionally to people with different levels of technical knowledge.
• Customer service excellence: You are responsive, approachable, and committed to helping employees and managers.
• Organization and dependability: You manage deadlines, protect confidential information, and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Teamwork and initiative: You collaborate well with others while demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to work independently.

Why Join Roseman?

At Roseman University, the work we do supports a bigger mission: educating future healthcare professionals and making a difference in our communities. As part of our Human Resources team, you will contribute to the employee experience by helping ensure one of the most important parts of employment—getting paid—is handled with accuracy, care, and professionalism.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful contribution to a mission-driven university.
• Work collaboratively across Human Resources, Finance, and university departments.
• Use your payroll and systems expertise to strengthen processes and improve service.
• Be part of a team that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits and Perks:

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, including some available at no cost to employees
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 7.5% and immediate vesting
• Employer-paid life insurance and Disability protection
• Tax-advantaged healthcare savings accounts
• Wellness, mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, six paid holidays, an extended Thanksgiving break, and up to three weeks of paid campus closures each year.

Pay Range: $28.85 - $31.25 hourly

Roseman University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

With campuses in Henderson and Summerlin (Las Vegas), NV, and South Jordan, UT, we’re dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through cutting-edge learning and a commitment to serving diverse communities. Our mission is clear: to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to excel in their fields, foster collaboration, and lead with impact. Join us in our journey to make a meaningful difference in healthcare and in the lives of the communities we serve.