PWP Health LLC is an innovative healthcare organization dedicated to transforming lives through comprehensive behavioral health services. Our success is rooted in our core values, which drive our mission to promote community visibility, engagement, and growth in impact. Our team is passionate about maintaining high standards of staff engagement and performance excellence, contributing to the organization’s solid profit margin.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for all employees. This role manages end-to-end payroll administration, maintains payroll records, and partners with HR and Finance to ensure payroll processes align with company policies and applicable laws. The Senior Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in safeguarding data integrity, ensuring employees are paid correctly, and delivering exceptional internal customer service.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience in a multistate environment; healthcare or nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage/hour laws, and tax compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with employees at all levels.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• PWP Health Initial Orientation Training
• Cultural Competency Training
• National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Training (CLAS)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training (HIPAA)
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Bystander Intervention Model
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
• OIGRule 50 Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Provider Training
  Employment type: Full-Time, Exempt | Location: Remote/Chicago, Illinois/Virginia | Department: Finance & HR | Reports to: Senior Director of Finance (with dotted line to VP of HR)

IMPACT OF THE ROLE:

The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures that all employees are compensated accurately and on time, directly impacting staff satisfaction and organizational trust. By maintaining compliance and efficient processes, this role helps safeguard the organization’s financial integrity and employee experience.