Senior Payroll Specialist

Cogir Senior Living • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing for multi-state employees, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering exceptional service to internal partners. The ideal candidate is a payroll expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in problem-solving, and has a strong understanding of wage laws, payroll systems, and reporting.

Requirements

• 4+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
• Strong knowledge of FLSA, state wage laws, overtime rules, and payroll tax regulations
• Experience with Paylocity preferred or other HRIS systems
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and customer-service orientation

Nice To Haves

• CPP or FPC certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multi-state exempt and non-exempt employees
• Review and validate timecards, PTO, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local wage/hour laws
• Maintain detailed payroll records and audit trails
• Oversee garnishments, child support orders, wage attachments, and tax withholdings
• Prepare and review payroll reports, including payroll registers, timecard reports, and audit files
• Maintain and update payroll information in HRIS/Payroll systems (Paylocity)
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and collaborate with HR to resolve errors
• Support system upgrades, new feature testing, and process enhancements
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for payroll-related questions from employees, managers, HR, and Finance
• Partner with onsite teams on onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and compensation updates
• Assist with year-end activities, including W-2 preparation, audits, and tax filings
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations
• Develop and maintain payroll SOPs, ensuring consistency and clarity

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed