About the Company

Join our dynamic team at COGIR Management USA, a subsidiary of Canada's COGIR Real Estate. Specializing in modern aging management, we operate 66 senior living communities across 10 states, encompassing over 7,500 units. Since our inception in 2018, we have seen robust growth through strategic acquisitions, including the notable Cadence Senior Living. Our goal is to further expand across the United States, building on our reputation as a national leader in senior housing. We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled care and amenities, fostering a thriving environment for both residents and team members. Our culture is anchored in Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence, and we are committed to continual improvement in the senior living industry.

Position Overview

The Corporate Payroll Director will play an integral role in the customer service and organizational strength of our company. They will be responsible for managing a team of payroll specialists to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations for multi-states.

What Cogir has to offer you?

• Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• 401K Plan with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Bonus opportunities, and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day payroll processing to ensure all payroll tasks are completed accurately and promptly.
• Serving as a point of contact for payroll-related questions, issues, and concerns.
• Collaborates with HR and Finance departments to ensure information is integrated as expected into the payroll system.
• Generates internal and external reports and ensures reporting requirements are met.
• Performs audits of employee earnings and deductions to identify or resolve any discrepancies or errors.
• Answers employee inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Audis paid time off accrual balances, based on Company policy or union requirements.
• Assists with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reporting.
• Provides recommendations and implements process improvement steps to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and recommending disciplining when necessary if set goals are not met.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of Payroll experience is required, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel Skills including working knowledge of V-lookups and Pivot Tables.
• Must be proficient in using payroll software, and ideally have experience with multiple payroll systems including implementation.
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus. Experience with time and attendance software.
• Must possess a strong understanding of payroll procedures and payroll tax regulations, including work with multi-state payrolls.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience working in senior housing, healthcare, or related industries, including multi-location companies, is a plus.
• An energetic and highly motivated person with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Setting

This role is in-person out of our Scottsdale office, Monday to Friday, and may require minimal travel responsibility.

Apply and become a part of the Cogir Family today!