Payroll Specialist

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Payroll Specialist and help support the colleagues who care for our patients and communities every day! This is an opportunity to be part of a large healthcare organization where accuracy, service, and partnership matter. We are looking for someone who brings strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and a friendly, approachable style. Previous payroll experience is preferred, but just as important is a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute as part of a collaborative team. The Payroll Specialist manages end-to-end, high-volume payroll processing, including complex adjustments and retroactive calculations in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) weighted average requirements. This role supports audits through data analysis and reporting, resolves payroll inquiries with a customer-focused approach, and processes and reconciles manual and exception payments. They administer multi-state withholdings, ensure compliance across pay practices, and perform pre- and post-payroll reviews to maintain accuracy and mitigate risk.

Requirements

• Previous Customer Service experience required
• Payroll experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees across multiple departments
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, and on-call pay specific to healthcare roles
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
• Review and audit payroll data to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage payroll-related deductions including benefits, taxes, and garnishments
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve payroll processes
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed
• Support year-end activities including W-2 processing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED