Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Career OpportunityAre you passionate about precision and eager to make a meaningful impact through your work? Encompass Health, the nation's largest in-patient rehabilitation company, offers careers that are not only close to home but also close to your heart. Join our team and play a vital role as a Payroll Specialist, providing accurate and timely financial services that are essential to our employees and at the core of our organization. Your work goes beyond numbers, directly impacting the livelihoods of our staff and contributing to the success of our company. If you're driven to make a meaningful difference while ensuring financial excellence, this role offers a fulfilling and deeply meaningful career. Join us!A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.Starting Perks and Benefits At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.Generous paid time off that accrues over time.Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.Flexible spending and health savings accounts.A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!Do the work that fuels your career ambitionsAccurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions, adhering to company policies and procedures.Creating and delivering precise and timely payments to our valued employees while ensuring compliance with regulations.Reconciliation of compensation, tax, and benefit information at both facility and employee levels.Providing expert assistance in troubleshooting questions related to payroll matters.QualificationsPreferred: Undergraduate or Associates degree.Preferred: Experience in payroll or related fields, accounts payable, or office operations.Thrives in high-pressure situations.Demonstrates accuracy in data entry.Proficient in verbal and written communication.Strong coordination, analysis, observation, and decision-making skills.Self-sufficient with minimal supervision.May be required to work on weekdays, weekends, evenings, or night shifts as necessary to meet deadlines.May be needed on religious and/or legal holidays based on scheduled days/shifts.About UsThe Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.Job InfoJob Identification 2532776Job Category Accounting/FinanceLocations 5001 Commerce Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, US