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Payroll Specialist
Join our team as a Payroll Specialist and help support the colleagues who care for our patients and communities every day!
This is an opportunity to be part of a large healthcare organization where accuracy, service, and partnership matter. We are looking for someone who brings strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and a friendly, approachable style. Previous payroll experience is preferred, but just as important is a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute as part of a collaborative team.
The Payroll Specialist manages end-to-end, high-volume payroll processing, including complex adjustments and retroactive calculations in compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) weighted average requirements. This role supports audits through data analysis and reporting, resolves payroll inquiries with a customer-focused approach, and processes and reconciles manual and exception payments. They administer multi-state withholdings, ensure compliance across pay practices, and perform pre- and post-payroll reviews to maintain accuracy and mitigate risk.
Monday through Friday, 8-4:30 position at 1330 Sentara Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Experience
Previous Customer Service experience required
Payroll experience preferred
Key responsibilities
Process payroll for employees across multiple departments
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, and on-call pay specific to healthcare roles
Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
Review and audit payroll data to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Manage payroll-related deductions including benefits, taxes, and garnishments
Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve payroll processes
Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed
Support year-end activities including W-2 processing
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Certifcation/Licensure:
None required for this position
On-site located at Sentara Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Position schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000