Experience Senior Living

Senior living developer and operator

Payroll and HRIS Specialist

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Full-timeDenver, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration is required, though equivalent work experience in payroll, HRIS, or a similar capacity may be substituted.
At least 3–5 years of payroll processing experience is required.
Proven experience in payroll processing and HRIS management is required; experience in healthcare or senior living environments is preferred.
Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software is required; UKG is strongly preferred.
A strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax laws, and wage and hour regulations is required.
The candidate must be able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple states and company locations.
Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Ensure accurate employee timekeeping using time-tracking systems such as Kronos or Workforce Management, and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
Respond to employee payroll, timekeeping, and related inquiries through People Assist in HRIS and the payroll email inbox.
Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support policies, audits, reporting, and month-end processes.
Generate regular and ad hoc reports from the HRIS as needed.
Assist with implementing and optimizing HRIS modules and workflows.
Cross-train with the Benefits and HRIS Specialist to provide coverage during PTO or other absences.
Assist with administering employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate deductions and enrollments.
Analyze payroll data on an ongoing basis to identify trends, inefficiencies, errors, and potential cost savings, including monitoring overtime, changes in payroll reports, and processing discrepancies.
Stay current with payroll laws, trends, and best practices.
Administer employee wage garnishments and related deductions in compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinating with third-party processors as applicable.
Manage verification of employment requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses whether handled internally or through authorized third-party vendors.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a senior living or healthcare environment is helpful.
Knowledge of benefits administration in senior living or healthcare settings is a plus.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or a related certification is a plus.

Payroll and HRIS Specialist

Experience Senior Living · Denver, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

Salary: USD 75,000–83,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Corporate

Description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

We are looking for a Payroll and HRIS Specialist to join our amazing team!

Position Overview:
The Payroll and HRIS Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and effective management of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This position supports the payroll function for our senior living communities and partners with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and efficient system usage.

Key Responsibilities:

Process semi-monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on schedule for multiple states and locations within the company.
Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Ensure accurate timekeeping for all employees using time-tracking systems (e.g., Kronos, Workforce Management) and resolve any discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries through People Assist in HRIS and payroll email inbox regarding payroll, timekeeping, and related issues.
Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support policies, audits, reporting, and month-end processes.
Generate regular and ad hoc reports from the HRIS system as needed.
Assist in the implementation and optimization of HRIS modules and workflows.
Crosstrain with the Benefits and HRIS Specialist to provide coverage and support during periods of PTO or other absences.
Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate deductions and enrollments.
Perform ongoing analysis of payroll data to identify trends, inefficiencies, errors, and potential cost savings—monitoring areas such as overtime, changes in payroll reports, and processing discrepancies.
Stay current with payroll laws, trends, and best practices.
Administers employee wage garnishments and related deductions in compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinating with third-party processors as applicable
Manages verification of employment requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses whether processed internally or through authorized third-party vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, OR equivalent work experience in payroll, HRIS, or a similar capacity may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in payroll processing.
Proven experience in payroll processing and HRIS management, preferably in healthcare or senior living environments.
Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software (UKG is strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax laws, and wage and hour regulations.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or related certification is a plus.
Experience in Senior Living/Healthcare: Previous experience working in a senior living or healthcare environment is helpful.
Benefits Experience: Knowledge of benefits administration within healthcare or senior living settings is a plus.

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Compensation: $75,000-$83,000, 10% yearly bonus target

Application Deadline: We anticipate reviewing applications through November 15, 2026.

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About the Company

Experience Senior Living

Senior living developer and operator

Experience Senior Living is a developer and operator of senior-living communities. Its communities may provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care along with dining, activities, and resident services. Development and central teams create and support properties while community staff deliver daily operations and care. Work includes caregiving, nursing, culinary, sales, activities, maintenance, development, and corporate disciplines. The scope is Experience Senior Living and its own community portfolio. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

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