Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Crestwood Behavioral Health

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Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Payroll Specialist

Role: The Payroll Specialist assists facility payroll personnel with accurate and timely payroll processing for facility personnel. The Payroll Specialist ensures an accurate and timely record of employee information and supports all aspects of the payroll process, while maintaining a solid audit trail and producing related reports.

Schedule: Full-Time:
Remote

• Minimum of 3-4 years of hands‑on experience with Time & Attendance administration, preferable knowledge in UKG Workforce Management.
• Minimum of 3 years processing payroll, knowledge in ADP Workforce Now a must.
• Associate degree, or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• Perform analysis, reconciliation, and audits of timekeeping, payroll data.
• Processing and monitoring of wage garnishments, tax liens, child support orders, and required notifications.
• Ensuring accuracy of all new hire data and changes processed via Workforce Now system.
• Ensure timely processing of leaves of absence and terminations in Workforce Now system.
• Knowledge of 401K withholding and common benefit with holdings.
• Processing of employment verifications, unemployment claims, disability claims, and other payroll or benefits related documents.
• Ability to multi‑task, pivot, and be flexible in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, accounting, math, writing, communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills are required to be successful in this role.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

Pay Range: $28 USD - $34 USD per hour.

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets. At Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers. We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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