Senior Living Payroll Specialist (Multi-State)

Cedarhurst Senior Living; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living seeks a Payroll Specialist to oversee compensation records, verify timesheets, and ensure timely payroll processing for staff across multiple states. This role reports to the Payroll Manager and is the primary contact for payroll inquiries. Ideal candidates have an associate degree with two years’ payroll experience, proficiency with Paylocity and Microsoft Office, and Missouri pay knowledge.

Senior living experience is a plus. This onsite role is based at our St.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with minimum two years of payroll experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in HR software; Paylocity a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; erfaren in payroll environments.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll; Missouri required.

Responsibilities

• Handle bi-weekly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt staff across states.
• Verify timesheets, PTO, and overtime; apply adjustments per policy.
• Support HR by gathering and coding time records; resolve discrepancies.
• Be the first point of contact for employee payroll questions.
• Collaborate to improve payroll processes and workflows.
• Process wage attachments (child support, garnishments, etc.).
• Maintain deduction records and reconcile payables; assist general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare necessary payroll reports; ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living seeks a Payroll Specialist to oversee compensation records, verify timesheets, and ensure timely payroll processing for staff across multiple states. This role reports to the Payroll Manager and is the primary contact for payroll inquiries. Ideal candidates have an associate degree with two years’ payroll experience, proficiency with Paylocity and Microsoft Office, and Missouri pay knowledge.

Senior living experience is a plus. This onsite role is based at our St.