What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll / HR Specialist position at Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care?
Prairie Home Hospice, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll & HR Specialist to support our finance and leadership teams. This role is responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefits, and supporting day-to-day accounting and HR operations.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring our team members are paid accurately and supported professionally so they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Accounting
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including timesheet review, PTO tracking, overtime, bonuses, and mileage
- Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits
- Coordinate benefit enrollments and terminations
- Assist with W-2 processing and year-end payroll tasks
- Enter payroll and financial data into QuickBooks
- Support accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and audit preparation
- Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations
Human Resources
- Support recruitment, job postings, and onboarding processes
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee files
- Coordinate benefits administration and serve as employee point of contact
- Assist with FMLA tracking, workers’ compensation claims, and employment compliance
- Support staff scheduling and general HR operations as needed
Qualifications
- Experience in payroll processing and HR administration, preferred
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Don't Have All the Qualifications or Experience?
We know great team members aren’t defined only by experience. If you’re ambitious, detail‑oriented, dependable, and eager to learn new skills as part of an extraordinary team, we want to meet you. If that sounds like you, we can train you — we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care?
We are a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate, team-centered care. Every role within our organization contributes to supporting our patients, families, and the professionals who serve them. We value integrity, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30