What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll and HRIS Specialist position at Experience Senior Living?
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 weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Respond to employee inquiries through People Assist and payroll email inbox regarding payroll, timekeeping, and related issues.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support 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.
- Cross-train with the Benefits and HRIS Specialist to provide coverage and support during periods of PTO or other absences.
- Perform ongoing analysis of payroll data to identify trends, inefficiencies, errors, and potential cost savings—monitoring areas such as overtime, 0 hours reports, and processing discrepancies.
- Stay current with payroll laws, trends, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in payroll processing and HRIS management, preferably in healthcare or senior living environments.
- Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, UKG).
- 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.
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.
Salary: $80,000-$83,000/year
Salary : $80,000 - $83,000
