Payroll Administrator

Brightview Senior Living, LLC•Baltimore, MD

9h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator at Brightview Senior Living is responsible for processing the company’s payroll operations with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. This role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing, a strong understanding of payroll systems, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all payroll-related matters. Brightview Senior Living is named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and People’s “Companies that Care” and offers a flexible, hybrid, remote/office environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and are dedicated to excellence in payroll administration, Brightview Senior Living would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience.
Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work with strict deadlines in a high volume environment.
Extensive knowledge of payroll and human resources laws, regulations, and best practices.
Exceptional proficiency with advanced Microsoft Excel applications; working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Multi-state and multi-company payroll experience.
UKG experience.

Responsibilities

Consistently and genuinely demonstrate the STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation and Success in all activities and interactions.
Prepare and process bi-weekly and weekly payrolls for associates, including calculating earnings, deductions, and taxes.
Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Review and verify payroll data for accuracy and completeness, addressing discrepancies as needed.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Collects and audits payroll data such as hours worked, exception time taken and bonuses earned; enters appropriate data into payroll system for processing; issues paychecks.
Processes all payroll-related activities such as payment of garnishments, verifications of employment, etc.
Calculate and record weekly payroll & benefit allocations between multiple entities. Prepare & post all related journal entries and cash transfers between entities.
Audits submissions for payroll entries to ensure proper authorization and supporting documentation.
Processes changes affecting wages, benefits, taxes, garnishments, etc. to update the master payroll system.
Troubleshoot and resolve payroll system issues, working with vendors and IT as necessary.
Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses.
Educate employees on payroll-related policies and procedures, including timekeeping and tax withholding.
Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
Other duties as assigned.