Payroll Specialist — Impactful & Detail‑Oriented

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Vacation time & holidays

Grocery discounts

Daycare discounts

Gym & pool membership

Paid lunch

Retirement matching

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus is actively seeking a Payroll Specialist to prepare bi-weekly payrolls and related functions for all entities. You will ensure accurate deductions, direct deposits, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include auditing data across Workday, UKG/Kronos, and WellSky, training staff, and supporting payroll system enhancements. A minimum of five years' payroll experience and strong regulatory knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years' payroll experience minimum.
• FPC or CPP certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic time and attendance required.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local tax regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Process and calculate bi-weekly payroll including taxes, deductions, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Maintain payroll records and master files for accuracy and timeliness.
• Execute payroll disbursements, tax deposits, and related payments.
• Audit and reconcile data across Workday, UKG/Kronos, WellSky, HR systems.
• Administer payroll adjustments, leave, benefits and special transactions.
• Resolve payroll issues and respond to employee inquiries.
• Prepare payroll reports, W-2s, and audit documentation.
• Support system administration and upgrades for UKG/Kronos and Workday.
• Train supervisors on payroll processes and timekeeping policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

FPC/CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

UKG/Kronos

Workday

WellSky

Job description

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus is actively seeking a Payroll Specialist to prepare bi-weekly payrolls and related functions for all entities. You will ensure accurate deductions, direct deposits, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include auditing data across Workday, UKG/Kronos, and WellSky, training staff, and supporting payroll system enhancements. A minimum of five years' payroll experience and strong regulatory knowledge are required.