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Payroll Specialist

Sweetwater Care
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Company Description

Sweetwater Care is a skilled nursing facility committed to providing compassionate care to the community it serves. Our mission is to transition skilled nursing facilities to the preferred care provider in the communities they serve, by building trusting relationships through rigorous and compassionate care.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities


This is a full-time on-site or remote in Colorado, Payroll Specialist.


  • Assist with semi-monthly payroll procedures and processing for 680 employees.
  • Assist with processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, employment status changes).
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations.
  • Coordinate timekeeping in Time & Labor and HR and Payroll.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting departments.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
  • Design, document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes and implement and/or enhance controls around payroll processing.
  • Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
  • Create, update and run accurate and timely system reports for business users, accounting and management.
  • Support in the development and management of payroll metrics.
  • Support administrators in analyzing data.

 

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Payroll Administration, Payroll Services, and Payroll Processing skills.
  • Experience with Garnishments and Payroll Taxes.
  • Experience with Multi State Payroll Processing. (CA, MT, CO and KS)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Experience with Paylocity is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Advanced in Microsoft Excel (Ability to perform, pivot tables, v-lookups & complex formulas).
  • Ability to adapt to situations and make a fast analysis to solve problems.
  • Strong focus on customer-service including outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work as a team member with the ability to flex with changing priorities based on business needs.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Understanding of payroll deadlines.


Industry
  • Hospitals and Health Care


Employment Type

Full-time


What We Offer:

· Competitive salary (range of $56,485 - $75,000 depending on experience) and comprehensive benefits

package including employer paid medical, dental and vision, as well as employee 401K.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development.

· A collaborative and supportive work environment with great work-life balance.


How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional with a passion for helping people, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Alexia@sweetwatercare.org. A writing sample that reflects your qualifications is appreciated but not required.


We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Salary : $56,485 - $75,000

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