Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Circle of Life is growing and we’re looking for a Payroll Manager to join our corporate office in Shoreview. Circle of Life is a leading home care agency serving 6 states. We provide services for seniors, children, and people with disabilities, and our mission is to “honor those we serve.” We take pride in the responsibility we have to care for our clients so that they can stay independent in their own homes and communities because we believe that home is the safest place to be.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records. This role supervises the payroll department, including managing direct reports, and is responsible for training, performance management, and workflow oversight.

Good For Employees

Circle of Life’s focus is creating a workplace where respect, appreciation and teamwork are the shared experiences of our team. We do good for our employees by collaborating on scheduling, a focus on wellbeing, a client-first directive, respecting and valuing every team member while having fun along with top industry compensation and benefits.

Good Deeds

We also do good in our work. Our team of office and field staff cares about each other and the clients we serve. We help one another. We care for and provide for a wide range of clients with a focus on honoring those we serve.

Position Duties Include

• Lead and manage the payroll department, including supervision and development of payroll staff.
• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Enter and update employee information in payroll and HRIS systems.
• Resolve payroll issues and respond to employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Billing to ensure alignment of data and processes.
• Process employment verifications, wage garnishments, and other payroll-related documents.
• Review reports to verify payroll accuracy and take corrective action as needed.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for internal and external use.
• Support audits and respond to agency or court requests as required.
• Develop and implement payroll procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants should have 1-2 years’ experience managing a team in a similar role, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to meet deadlines and strong organizational skills (attention to detail). Prior healthcare payroll experience and experience with ADP is strongly preferred.

How Good?

Benefits Include