What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at CORA Physical Therapy?
Payroll Specialist
Grow Your Career. Make a Difference.
As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance while maintaining confidentiality and supporting employees across the organization.
Why Choose CORA
- Competitive Pay – Your expertise is valued.
- Generous Time Off – Paid holidays and PTO that grows with tenure.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance.
- 401(k) Program – Invest in your future.
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Professional Development – Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Benefits may vary based on employment type.
What You’ll Do
As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll:
- Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time.
- Import new hires from HR systems and update payroll records for pay changes, tax exemptions, direct deposit, and 401(k) deferrals.
- Execute time and attendance processing and integrate with payroll systems.
- Manage wage garnishments and ensure compliance.
- Assist employees with ESS login issues and maintain timekeeping system access.
- Prepare year-end reporting (W-2, 1095) and reconcile payroll quarterly and annually.
- Submit HSA and dependent care contributions.
- Stay current on wage taxation and state/federal wage laws.
- Support payroll setup for acquisitions and respond promptly to employee inquiries.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of all payroll data.
What You’ll Need
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience; multi-state experience preferred.
- Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with urgency and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- High integrity, initiative, and adaptability.
Who We Are
CORA Physical Therapy is a network of outpatient clinics serving communities across 10 states. We believe every patient deserves high-quality care, and every team member deserves the tools and support to thrive. Our culture is built on gratitude, curiosity, collaboration—and a commitment to Treat Everyone Right.
Apply today to become a Payroll Specialist with a team that sees the best in you.
CORA Physical Therapy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
