Payroll Specialist

Description Payroll Specialist Hybrid Schedule | Supportive Team | Growth Opportunities About The Role We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing team and support 58 skilled nursing and assisted living locations. In this role, you will play a key part in making sure our employees are paid accurately and on time, every time. At Cascadia, we believe in being a Force for Good for our residents, our employees, and the communities we serve. You will be joining a collaborative, fun, and supportive team that values teamwork, continuous learning, and work-life balance. We offer a hybrid work schedule, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and real opportunities for professional growth within our organization. Why You’ll Love Working Here Hybrid office/work‑from‑home schedule Supportive, experienced, and fun payroll team Positive, people‑first company culture Opportunities for career development and advancement Comprehensive benefits package Work that truly makes an impact What You’ll Do Manage bi‑weekly, multi‑state payroll processing for approximately 1,000+ employees across multiple facilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations Review and validate employee time records, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments prior to payroll processing Process employee lifecycle payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and position changes to maintain accurate payroll records Support payroll administration across multiple union environments, ensuring pay practices align with applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, perform payroll reconciliations, and respond to employee and leadership payroll inquiries Utilize UKG, Paylocity, and Excel to support payroll processing, reporting, audits, and payroll‑related projects What We’re Looking For 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably supporting high‑volume payroll (800+ employees) Strong knowledge of multi‑state payroll processing and varying state wage and payroll compliance laws Experience working with payroll systems such as UKG, Paylocity, or similar HRIS/payroll platforms, with strong Excel skills Experience administering garnishments, tax levies, and other payroll deductions while ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance Ability to manage multiple deadlines, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and support payroll in complex environments, including multiple facilities or union agreements FPC or CPP certification preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr