Payroll Specialist

Sonida Senior Living•Addison, TX

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sonida Senior Living is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their Corporate Payroll team in Dallas, Texas. This role is responsible for processing accurate and timely multi-state payroll for employees across Sonida Senior Living communities. The position works closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and community leaders to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll processing experience
Multi-state payroll experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work effectively with HR, Finance, and Operations partners

Nice To Haves

UKG Pro experience
Multi-site payroll experience
CPP certification or progress toward certification
Experience supporting large employee populations
Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities

Responsibilities

Process and audit multi-state payroll for employees across multiple locations.
Review and validate employee data including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and pay changes.
Partner with HR and community leadership to resolve payroll-related questions and discrepancies.
Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, and company policies.
Support payroll tax, garnishment, and wage assignment processing.
Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities.
Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Serve as a Tier II resource for payroll-related inquiries from managers and employees.