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Journey ยท 15 hours ago

Director of Payroll

Journey is a company focused on community impact and is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Payroll to lead and oversee all payroll operations across the organization. This role will manage the payroll team and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for corporate and facility-based employees while partnering with Finance, HR, and Operations.

Elder CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the payroll team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across multiple facilities and states
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Partner closely with HR and Finance to align payroll practices with company policies and financial controls
Manage payroll systems, vendors, and integrations, ensuring system efficiency and data integrity
Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries from leadership and facilities
Support growth initiatives, acquisitions, or system transitions as needed

Qualification

Payroll managementMulti-state payroll complianceLeadership experiencePayroll systems proficiencyExcel skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance and labor laws
Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple locations or facilities
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex payroll environments
Proficiency with payroll systems and strong Excel skills
High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills

Benefits

Quarterly raises
401(k) with Voya Financial
United Healthcare Insurance
Free Life Insurance
Company-provided smartphones for full-time care team members
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive, team-oriented environment

Company

Journey

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Journey is a residential care home providing nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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