Payroll Specialist

Company Overview Brightwater Senior Living is dedicated to providing exceptional lifestyle options in retirement, assisted living, personal care, and memory care. Our communities are thoughtfully designed and meticulously managed to support comfort, dignity, and engagement. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality dining experiences, enriching activity programs, and comprehensive health servicesall delivered by a compassionate and professional team. Position Summary Brightwater Senior Living is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations with accuracy, integrity, and efficiency. This role is essential to ensuring our employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with all payroll-related regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in payroll and accounting systems, a solid understanding of payroll tax and benefits administration, and a commitment to confidentiality and precision. This position works closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure seamless payroll processing and accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Process multi-entity payroll accurately and on schedule.Maintain detailed records of employee hours, wages, benefits, and tax information to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Perform payroll reconciliations using general ledger accounting techniques, including journal entries, debits and credits, and account reconciliation.Collaborate with HR to verify employee data changes, new hires, terminations, and benefits enrollment.Prepare and analyze payroll-related reports, including payroll expenses, tax filings, and government reporting.Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities related to payroll transactions.Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and ensuring data accuracy across payroll and financial systems.Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and payroll information at all times. Qualifications & Requirements Proven experience processing payroll using systems such as Workday, Kronos, Ceridian, or comparable payroll platforms.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, and basic financial analysis.Familiarity with benefits administration processes; experience in non-profit or governmental accounting is a plus.Excellent data entry skills, including 10-key typing, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Thorough understanding of payroll tax regulations, filings, and reporting requirements.Ability to manage account reconciliations efficiently while maintaining strict confidentiality.Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Join Our Team At Brightwater Senior Living, your work directly supports the dedicated employees who provide exceptional care to our residents every day. If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, collaboration, and purpose-driven work, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-focused team.