Senior Payroll Garnishment Specialist

Brookdale Senior Living•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Associate assistance program Employee discounts Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. Completes the timely and accurate preparation of all garnishment types (federal/state levies, child support, bankruptcy, wage attachments, etc.) in accordance with all federal, state and local authorities. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience. Three to five years of experience.
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. On-line garnishment research using BNA, APA and other authoritative sites. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively respond to questions from associates, managers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Serves as the internal and external primary contact for escalated Garnishment inquiries
Assists management in identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed. Assists management in identifying need additional garnishment training and resources
Coach, train, and develop associates on the Payroll Garnishment process as needed.
Creates and implements auditing tools to ensure garnishment orders are compliant with internal control and external agencies.
Resolves outstanding garnishment issues. Corresponds with federal agencies, state agencies, creditors and legal offices as necessary.
Assists in the completion and submission of wage verification.
Enters and updates garnishment forms in Payroll system. Prepares and submits all check requests, subsequent payments and supporting documentation.
Responds to all garnishment related questions and processes refunds and releases as required.
Maintains and validates weekly garnishment file and reconciles with vendor reports.
Serves as liaison between company and third party vendors on garnishment issues.
Reviews garnishment orders for compliance and maintains changes in payroll system.
Develops, modifies and runs HR/Payroll system queries or interfaces and verifies accuracy and integrity of data prior to distribution.
Keeps abreast of garnishment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
Works with Accounts Payable to ensure all garnishment vendor controls are being properly followed and payments are processing as expected.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement