At 21st Century Home Health Services (HHS), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 350 employees, we are the largest Home Health Agency in San Francisco and the fastest growing in the Bay Area. We provide care to over 2,500 patients in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. We are proud to share that we have recently expanded into Solano, Napa and Santa Cruz Counties.

Our Clinicians are not only dedicated to the patients we serve, but to each other. The proof is in our outcomes: Hospital readmission rates for 21st Century HHS are consistently under 10% while the industry average is over 15%. We have the highest Medicare classification rating of 5-stars, based on a set criteria determining excellence.

All Opportunities at 21st Century require you to be in the field visiting patients homes. We do not offer work from home/remote opportunities unless noted.

21st Century Home Health Services is seeking a highly qualified Payroll Specialist to join our Finance and Accounting team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. The Payroll Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payment processing for our employees. This position requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. The successful candidate will support internal customers, manage day-to-day payroll activities, identify opportunities for process improvement, and provide mentorship to staff.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for 325 employees and growing with precision and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure proper recording and reporting of payroll and bonus expenses and payments.
• Generate regular reports on payroll and bonuses, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Prepare payroll and tax reports for federal, state, and local agencies as needed.
• Respond promptly to employee inquiries related to payroll and bonuses.
• Audit payroll and bonus calculations to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Continuously assess and improve the payroll and bonus processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Provide timely and useful communications to upper management and other departments.
• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate as needed in training sessions regarding payroll and bonus structures, policies, and procedures to enhance understanding and transparency.
• Take ownership of special projects as assigned and perform additional duties as needed.

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4-5 years' experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role.
• Proficiency in Payroll Software, with knowledge of Paylocity or ADP Workforce Now payroll software preferred.
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Strong experience in ledger entry preparation and payment processing.
• Ability to prepare payroll and tax reports and address payroll inquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and update employee payroll files.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sales representatives and stakeholders, with a customer service mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles related to commissions.
• Self-directed and able to achieve objectives with minimal management input.
• Understanding of corporate department objectives and functions.
• Strong team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of relevant legal and compliance requirements of compensation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

If you meet these qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply for this position. We look forward to hearing from you! 

* You will be assigned to a Countyas a primary location, however you will be expected to be available to cover for vacancies, leave of absences, as well as supporting increased census and client care needs outside of the assigned area. 21st Century Home Health puts forth every effort to accommodate the assigned primary territory, but on occasion, in order to support safe patient care and meet the demands of a growing business, staff may be reassigned temporarily.

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21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.