Job Title: Payroll Specialist 

Work Location: Prestige Corporate Office Vancouver, WA

Status: Non-Exempt 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm 

Days: Monday - Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist provides effective delivery of payroll services for assigned locations in compliance with company policy and federal and state wage and hour laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages payroll services for assigned locations, including processing payroll, tracking documentation and reviewing payroll changes.
• Provides exemplary customer service to team members by answering payroll questions and resolving payroll issues.
• Completes bi-weekly payroll closing by ensuring all items are accurately entered, approved and meet the payroll deadline.
• Reviews assigned locations’ payroll records for accuracy, payroll deductions and required approvals.
• Processes manual checks in a timely manner including issuing final pay checks in accordance with state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Provides training and ongoing support on payroll systems, policies and procedures to field payroll representatives including Office Managers and Human Resources & Payroll Coordinators.
• Processes Personnel Action Notices (PAN) and maintains employee records in payroll system for assigned locations.
• Participates in continuous process improvements of payroll programs and services to drive comprehensive results.
• Collaborates with other departments including accounting, human resources, legal, and IT to ensure data integrity, proper accounting allocations and accruals, and payroll compliance with employment laws and union contracts.
• Maintains professional knowledge of payroll practices. Practices technical and professional self-development including staying informed on regulatory changes, wage and hour laws and payroll trends.
• Completes payroll projects and reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year of payroll experience. Proven ability to understand and process payroll in accordance with payroll policies and procedures. Knowledge of wage and hour laws and experience with payroll taxes and garnishments required. Strong organizational and communication skills including working with field representatives. Solid experience with payroll systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training and experience.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Who is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits
Full-time team members are eligible forPrestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans,HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life andAD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in thecompany’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hoursand service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee AssistanceProgram and Education Reimbursement program.
PTO:
SNF/AL/PCI Salary: Accrue PTO at rate of 0.0615/hour during their first year/16 days.
SNF/PCI Hourly: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.