Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Lorien Health Services Ellicott City, MD | Hybrid Schedule

Join Lorien Health Services as Our Payroll Manager

Lorien Health Services, a leading provider of skilled nursing, rehab and assisted living throughout central Maryland, is seeking an experienced and motivated Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations from our Corporate Office in Ellicott City, Maryland.

At Lorien Health Services, our employees are the foundation of the exceptional care we provide to seniors throughout Maryland. We are seeking a Payroll Manager who will lead payroll operations and ensure every employee is paid accurately and on time. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance, enhancing payroll processes, and supporting a growing organization committed to excellence in senior living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care.

The ideal candidate combines payroll expertise with strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to internal stakeholders.

Why Join Lorien Health Services?

At Lorien, we recognize that our employees are the heart of our organization. We offer a supportive culture, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work schedule based out of our Ellicott City Corporate Office available after 90 days
• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $98,000 / annually, based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HRA and FSA
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, Sick and Holiday
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% match, up to 4% for eligible employees
• Tuition Assistance
• Free parking at all Lorien communities and corporate offices
• Employee discount programs and wellness initiatives
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a growing healthcare organization

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Leadership & Operations

• Lead the daily operations of the Payroll Department, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing
• Manage payroll processing for a large, multi-location healthcare workforce, including regular payrolls, off-cycle payments, adjustments, and special payroll runs
• Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll regulations
• Partner with community HR and corporate HR / Accounting teams

Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and payroll tax reporting
• Maintain compliance with applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and complex payroll issues
• Prepare payroll reports, workforce analytics, and ad hoc reporting requests for leadership

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency
• Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and standard operating documentation
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing initiatives, implementations, and enhancements
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and service excellence
• System administrator for UKG

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience
• Knowledge of PBJ reporting
• At least 2 years of payroll leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-entity or multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, and HRIS systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Preferred

• Experience with UKG, heavily preferred
• Healthcare, senior living, long-term care, or multi-location payroll experience
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
• Strong HR background, a plus

About Lorien Health Services

Lorien Health Services is a Maryland-based healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services. Our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve through compassion, clinical excellence, and innovation. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that values teamwork, integrity, professional growth, and employee well-being.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to supporting the employees who enrich the lives of seniors through exceptional care, compassion, and service each day.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• UKG/Kronos: 2 years (Required)
• Payroll management: 2 years (Required)
• Senior Living : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Payroll Professional (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $98,000