Payroll Specialist

Cedarhurst Senior Living • Ladue, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About Cedarhurst: Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. This role will support Cedarhurst Senior Living, along with its sister companies under The Dover Companies umbrella, including Dover Health, Dover Development, Dover Capital, and Brahms Construction.

Why Work for Cedarhurst:
At Cedarhurst, our core values guide how we work together and how we care for those we serve. We expect every team member to be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, positive, respectful, and approachable. Being part of Cedarhurst means making a meaningful difference every day.
We believe our team is our greatest strength. That’s why we invest in comprehensive training, as well as opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We’re committed to promoting from within and supporting team members who want to build their careers with us.
Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees.
Additional Benefits Include:
Work that makes a difference in the lives of our residents and community
An on-site gym with brand-new equipment
A personal trainer offering daily group classes, stretching sessions, and one-on-one training
Catered lunches twice a week, prepared by our on-site chef
Monthly team events and more
Position Summary:
The Payroll Specialist, reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, is tasked with overseeing employee compensation records, verifying the accuracy of timesheets, and ensuring timely payment processing for diverse job classifications across various states. This role also serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, delivering high-quality service and communication. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality while adhering to local, state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Associates degree with minimum of two (2) years of payroll experience is required
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism
• Proficiency in HR software is required. Experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required.
• Knowledge of multi-state pay, Missouri required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization is required of this role.
• The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in senior living, construction, home health, hospice, and/or pharmacy is a plus.
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle bi-weekly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt staff
• Ensure accurate timesheets and apply needed adjustments following company protocol
• Verify worked hours, PTO, and overtime
• Support HR by gathering and coding time records
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies
• Be the first point of contact for employee payroll questions
• Collaborate to improve processes and workflows
• Process wage attachments (child support, garnishments, etc.)
• Liaise between employees, supervisors, and teams, providing clear communication and strong customer service
• Provide backup for payroll colleagues
• Maintain deduction records and reconcile payables
• Assist with payroll-related general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare necessary reports
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with strong organization
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Partner with the other HR teams, accounting teams to improve workflows, and resolve discrepancies
• Use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability coverage
• a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees
• Work that makes a difference in the lives of our residents and community
• An on-site gym with brand-new equipment
• A personal trainer offering daily group classes, stretching sessions, and one-on-one training
• Catered lunches twice a week, prepared by our on-site chef
• Monthly team events and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees