HR Payroll Specialist

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Common Sail Investment Group, based in North Canton, Ohio, is a family of companies specializing in real estate development, senior housing, and healthcare services. With a workforce of over 10,000 employees, the organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences across its diverse portfolio, which includes senior living communities, and healthcare services designed to enhance residents’ quality of life and real estate development and construction.

Common Sail Investment Group’s impact extends across more than 12,000 senior housing apartments in multiple states, managing over 130 properties, multiple healthcare businesses and construction with self-performing labor services. Committed to putting Employees First, Creating the absolute best experiences, and Delivering industry leading financial performance, Common Sail Investment Group continues to set industry standards. For more information, visit

The HR Payroll Specialist will assist the HR Payroll Manager utilizing timekeeping information as the basis for accurate and timely payroll processing for the organization, while ensuring applicable compliance regulations are followed. This is role that is part of a team of Payroll professionals, reporting to the HR Payroll Manager.

• Ability to accurately process bi-weekly payroll aligned to company policies and guidelines.
• Review timekeeping and payroll related information for accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.
• Ensure timekeeping and payroll information is compliant with local, state, and federal regulations aligning to government guidelines.
• Manage benefits, garnishments, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Handle direct deposit/pay cards, payroll adjustments for raises, bonuses and commissions.
• Address payroll related issues and discrepancies and resolve them accurately and timely.
• Main point of contact for employee related inquiries.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure payroll and allocation information accurately transferred to the financial system. Work with HRIS Manager to resolve any system related issues.
• Bring experience and solutions to the team related to industry best practices and process improvements.
• Ability to collaborate with other HRIS resources on projects and solution rollouts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-3 years payroll experience.
• Experience with integrated HRIS/Payroll software.

• Solid understanding of multi-state payroll processes, tax regulations and compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems and data analytic tools.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and maintain accurate records.
• Attention to detail, ensuring data and information in systems are accurate and are compliant.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to have clear and effective written and verbal communications with employees and managers.
• Build positive relationships with employees and address their concerns professionally.
• Ability to resolve payroll and time and attendance system-related issues and find solutions to improve system(s).
• Manage data, create reports, and use HR software and MS Office products efficiently.
• Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to…