Payroll Specialist - Merrill Gardens

Merrill Gardens, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success is currently hiring a Payroll Specialist at our Corporate Office in Seattle (Eastlake), WA. Apply now to join one of the most respected senior living operators in the country! 

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form.  As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed. 

We offer our team members:

• Highly competitive pay and benefits
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more
• Paid time off to refresh and recharge in addition to the company-paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a generous and immediately-vested company match!
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
• Fitness reimbursement and public transportation reimbursement
• A rapidly growing company with opportunities for advancement

If you are someone with:

• Two-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of progressive payroll experience with 1,000+ employees in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with decentralized locations and California work rules is preferred.
• Proficiency in UKG Pro Enterprise and UKG Workforce Management is a plus.
• Basic accounting knowledge and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including timecards, bonuses, commissions, and benefit adjustments.
• Perform audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Process manual checks in compliance with state final pay requirements.
• Support Merrill Gardens’ communities by fielding calls and monitoring ticketing system inquiries.
• Conduct training for general managers and business office directors.
• Assist with garnishments, including timely entry, employee notification, and responses.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting to resolve internal questions and issues.
• Ensure data integrity through audits of employee profiles, taxation, terminations, pay increases, and more.
• Enter payroll changes such as historical corrections, 401K adjustments, employee loans, and referrals.
• Provide internal and external reporting on 401K reconciliation, general ledgers, workers compensation, and more.
• Stay updated on federal, state, county, and city wage and hour regulations.
• Support the Director of Payroll with payroll initiatives.
• Assist with unclaimed property reporting and year-end payroll tasks.
• Effectively and professionally communicate across all departments, and communities.

The salary range for this position listed above will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Consider applying to become the Payroll Specialist with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

 Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer