Payroll Specialist

Cogir Senior Living - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Scottsdale, AZ

51-100 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their corporate team in Scottsdale, AZ. This role is essential for managing payroll processes, ensuring data accuracy, and providing support to employees regarding payroll and benefits. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the operational efficiency and customer service excellence of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.
• Oversee and process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and relevant laws.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors promptly.
• Manage electronic new hire onboarding processes.
• Process and review final paychecks according to state regulations.
• Provide backup support for benefit invoice reconciliation every month.
• Maintain and update benefit administration daily.
• Assist employees with payroll and benefit-related issues and queries.
• Support the setup of new community payroll systems and tax configurations.
• Provide backup payroll support at the community level as needed.
• Ensure compliance with garnishment orders and respond to interrogatories.
• Offer administrative support to the Accounting Department as required.
• Ensure timely responses to payroll and 401K audits.
• Manage year-end W2 processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in payroll.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with payroll software and systems, preferably Paychex.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll laws and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimal travel may be required.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance