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Cogir Senior Living · 3 days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $78K/yr

4+ years exp

Cogir Senior Living is a trusted leader in senior housing with a commitment to exceptional care for residents. They are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for accurate payroll processing, compliance with wage laws, and providing exceptional service to internal partners.

Assisted LivingFitnessHealth CareRetirement

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for multi-state exempt and non-exempt employees

Review and validate timecards, PTO, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments

Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local wage/hour laws

Maintain detailed payroll records and audit trails

Oversee garnishments, child support orders, wage attachments, and tax withholdings

Prepare and review payroll reports, including payroll registers, timecard reports, and audit files

Maintain and update payroll information in HRIS/Payroll systems (Paylocity)

Troubleshoot payroll system issues and collaborate with HR to resolve errors

Support system upgrades, new feature testing, and process enhancements

Serve as the subject-matter expert for payroll-related questions from employees, managers, HR, and Finance

Partner with onsite teams on onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and compensation updates

Assist with year-end activities, including W-2 preparation, audits, and tax filings

Conduct regular internal audits to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance

Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations

Develop and maintain payroll SOPs, ensuring consistency and clarity

Qualification

Payroll ProcessingFLSA KnowledgePaylocity ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganizational AwarenessProblem-SolvingConfidentiality