Payroll Specialist

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Pay range: $26-$29 hrly/DOE

Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment

A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member

The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations. Providing exceptional support to employees and leaders regarding payroll-related inquiries.

Process payrolls for multi-state employees in accordance with established payroll schedules

Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings

Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, overtime calculations, and application payroll policies

Audit payroll reports prior to transmission to ensure accuracy and completeness

Process off-cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, and final pay in compliance with state requirements.

Process employee status changes, new hires, terminations, direct deposit updates, and other payroll-related transactions.

Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.

Assist with process improvement initiatives and payroll documentation.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or delegated by leadership.

Position is on-site at our Sandy, UT office

Qualifications

High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience required; healthcare or hospice experience preferred

Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements

Experience with payroll systems (Paycom, ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar)

Proficiency in payroll reporting and reconciliation

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification preferred but not required