Payroll Specialist

SCP Post Acute Services, LLC (Pinnacle Care Providers & Preferred Podiatry Group) is hiring a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This will be a full-time opportunity with a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL.

Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll across the Company, ensuring clinicians and staff are paid in a timely, organized, and professional manner. An understanding of payroll and timekeeping systems, payroll taxation and reporting, and general accounting concepts are critical competencies for this position.

Key Responsibilities

● Process bi-weekly & monthly payroll using Paylocity for all employees ensuring timeliness, accuracy and extreme confidentiality. ● Serve as business owner of the payroll and time tracking modules of Paylocity, being the key internal point of contact for questions, administration, implementation of upgrades/new features.

● Generate all direct deposits, ad hoc in-house payroll checks, reissues and stop payments, and respond to employee questions and requests. ● Ensure appropriate state and local taxation for all employees. ● In collaboration with HR department, ensure that all authorized payroll information is reviewed, processed, updated and maintained in the payroll system.

● Work cross-functionally with HR to optimize the payroll process, including assessing and documenting processes and implementing process improvements. ● In collaboration with HR department, prepare and issue annual W-2s. ● Accurately prepares all payroll reports and general ledger interfaces in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.

● Prepare payroll registers, tax filings support, and related compliance reports (federal, state, and multi- state). ● Support month-end close, internal/external audits, and workers' comp and benefits audits. ● Support harmonization of payroll processes, vendor master files, and payroll systems for future add-on acquisitions.

● Identify and help implement improvements to controls, approval workflows, and process efficiency (e.g., payroll automation tools). ● Demonstrate dedication to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization. ● Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Experience Education ● Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting preferred Experience & Qualifications ● 3+ years of payroll processing experience ● Payroll tax filing knowledge – Federal, state, local and unemployment ● Multi-state payroll and W-2 experience ● Demonstrated strong attention to detail, dependability, and consistency ● Excellent organizational and time management skills ● Ability to handle confidential information with integrity ● Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently ● Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills ● Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, with advanced Excel skills, as well as database familiarity ● Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment ● Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities ● Experience supporting physician practice, ambulatory care, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare service organizations.

● Experience processing payroll with Paylocity ● Experience with Sage Intacct ERP ● Payroll system implementation experience ● Certified Payroll Professional or other payroll certification ● Certified Public Accountant