At Baker Street Health, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. As a mission-driven healthcare organization, we are dedicated to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate, accessible, and high-quality behavioral healthcare services. As our organization continues to grow across multiple locations and service lines, we are seeking talented professionals who share our commitment to excellence.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple organizational entities and plays a critical role in supporting our employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll regulations.
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist will oversee weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, maintain payroll records, support employees with payroll-related inquiries, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and able to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
This is a full-time, on-site position, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications
- 2–4+ years of payroll experience required; healthcare and/or multi-entity experience preferred
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
- Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG experience strongly preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & Administration
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple organizational entities
- Maintain accurate payroll records including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, tax elections, garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit information
- Review and validate employee timekeeping data, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining proper documentation and approval workflows
- Accurately track PTO, sick leave, overtime, and other paid and unpaid time off balances
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, Human Resources, auditors, and leadership teams
- Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including payroll tax reconciliations, W-2 processing, and audit preparation
- Stay current on healthcare-related payroll requirements and regulatory changes
Employee Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
- Provide timely, professional support regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, direct deposits, and timekeeping questions
- Collaborate closely with Human Resources to ensure accurate employee onboarding, offboarding, and status changes are reflected in payroll systems
Systems & Process Improvement
- Utilize payroll and timekeeping systems to ensure efficient and accurate payroll administration
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities
- Familiarity with Gusto
Pay: $26.26 - $28.41 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work on-site in Franklin Lakes, NJ?
Experience:
- Payroll: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
