Senior Living Payroll & HRIS Specialist—Impactful & Precise

Experience Senior Living LLC.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

STD/LTD, life insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Payroll and HRIS Specialist to join our team in Denver, CO. This role ensures accurate weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple states and locations while managing HRIS data integrity and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, is proficient with UKG, and understands payroll compliance and wage regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 10% annual bonus target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent may be substituted.
• 3–5 years' experience in payroll processing.
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software (UKG preferred).
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and wage/hour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple states and locations.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system with data integrity and confidentiality.
• Ensure accurate timekeeping using time-tracking systems and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS management

UKG

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

Tools

Kronos

Workforce Management

Job description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

We are looking for a Payroll and HRIS Specialist to join our amazing team!

Position Overview:

The Payroll and HRIS Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and effective management of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This position supports the payroll function for our senior living communities and partners with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and efficient system usage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on schedule for multiple states and locations within the company.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Ensure accurate timekeeping for all employees using time-tracking systems (e.g., Kronos, Workforce Management) and resolve any discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries through People Assist in HRIS and payroll email inbox regarding payroll, timekeeping, and related issues
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support policies, audits, reporting, and month-end processes
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports from the HRIS system as needed
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of HRIS modules and workflows
• Crosstrain with the Benefits and HRIS Specialist to provide coverage and support during periods of PTO or other absences
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate deductions and enrollments
• Perform ongoing analysis of payroll data to identify trends, inefficiencies, errors, and potential cost savings—monitoring areas such as overtime, changes in payroll reports, and processing discrepancies
• Stay current with payroll laws, trends, and best practices
• Administers employee wage garnishments and related deductions in compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinating with third-party processors as applicable
• Manages verification of employment requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses whether processed internally or through authorized third-party vendors
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, OR equivalent work experience in payroll, HRIS, or a similar capacity may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in payroll processing.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and HRIS management, preferably in healthcare or senior living environments
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software (UKG is strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax laws, and wage and hour regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or related certification is a plus
• Experience in Senior Living/Healthcare: Previous experience working in a senior living or healthcare environment is helpful
• Benefits Experience: Knowledge of benefits administration within healthcare or senior living settings is a plus
  
  

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Compensation: $75,000-$83,000, 10% yearly bonus target

Application Deadline: We anticipate reviewing applications through November 15, 2026.