Payroll and HRIS Specialist

About the role

The Payroll and HRIS Specialist ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and effective management of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for the company's senior living communities. The role works with HR and Finance teams to keep data accurate, compliant and the system well used.

Key responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees across multiple states and locations
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, keeping data accurate and confidential
• Ensure accurate timekeeping and resolve discrepancies using time-tracking systems such as Kronos or Workforce Management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Answer employee payroll and timekeeping questions through the HRIS People Assist tool and payroll email inbox
• Support HR and Finance on policies, audits, reporting and month-end processes, and generate HRIS reports
• Assist in implementing and optimizing HRIS modules and workflows, and crosstrain with the Benefits and HRIS Specialist for coverage during absences
• Help administer employee benefits, including accurate deductions and enrollments
• Analyze payroll data for trends, errors and cost savings, and stay current with payroll laws and best practices
• Administer wage garnishments and verify employment requests

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience in payroll, HRIS or a similar capacity
• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll processing experience
• Proven payroll and HRIS experience, preferably in healthcare or senior living
• High attention to detail, strong organization and time management, and discretion with sensitive information
• Preferred: CPP certification, senior living or healthcare benefits experience

Required skills

• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software; UKG strongly preferred
• Understanding of payroll compliance, tax laws and wage and hour regulations

What we offer

• Salary of $75,000-$83,000 with a 10% yearly bonus target
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life insurance, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years