Payroll Specialist

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Love where you work! – Now Hiring a Payroll Specialist at Friends Homes!

Location:

Greensboro, NC — On‑Site

Schedule:

Full‑time
Department:
Human Resources

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith‑based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day. Whether you're providing direct care, supporting wellness and engagement, or serving behind the scenes, your work at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission‑driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork.

• Discounted meals from select on‑site venues
• Access to employee gyms and indoor pool
• Onsite employee health clinic
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Insurance options for family members
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Employee scholarship opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit union membership options
• Discounted tickets and local perks
• Fun employee events throughout the year
• A faith‑based, mission‑driven community with a strong team spirit!

• Coordinating and processing payroll for Friends Homes team members with accuracy and confidentiality
• Reviewing and verifying payroll data and reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Collaborating with the finance department to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Coordinating employee performance evaluation schedules and entering merit pay increases into the system
• Processing employment verifications and forwarding garnishments, child support payments, and deductions to Paycor each pay period
• Collecting data and submitting Payroll‑Based Journal (PBJ) reports monthly
• Reviewing and recommending improvements to payroll practices, policies, and internal controls

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll processing
• Proficiency with major payroll/HRIS systems
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new systems as needed
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment/payroll regulations
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to effectively communicate and complete required tasks, including training and documentation

• Strongly prefer experience with Paycor
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, PHR)
• Experience with systems like Paycor, Kronos, ADP
• Payroll experience in a client‑facing or service‑driven environment

At Friends Homes, every team member plays a meaningful role. If you’re detail‑oriented, passionate about HR and payroll, and want to grow in a supportive, values‑driven community, we’d love to hear from you.

Entry level

Full‑time

Human Resources

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