Payroll Specialist

PointClickCare

Payroll Specialist with full cycle payroll experience at PointClickCare for 1,100+ employees. Processing payroll and ensuring compliance for health tech firm.

Posted 6/15/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and process full cycle payroll and all related activities in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Process irregular payments including annual bonus, various leave top-ups, salary continuance, commissions, bonuses, termination payments, and timesheet entries for overtime and on-call.
Audit employee timecards for accuracy and completeness in the time and attendance module.
Responsible for garnishments and employment verification requests as required.
Administer and reconcile employees’ benefits deductions and employer contributions in Dayforce.
Prepare and upload 401K and HSA contributions files. Record the journal entries.
Communicate payroll schedules and deadlines amongst departments for necessary payroll input.
Assist with the preparation of W-2s and annual reconciliations.
Support internal and external audits, including government and third-party external payroll audit requirements.
Maintain and update payroll documentation for all workflow and system procedures necessary to support the US payroll processes.
Resolve employee questions and problems regarding payroll by researching policies and procedures, and by providing answers and resolutions to any problems or concerns that arise by responding within a timely manner.
Provide feedback and suggestions on process improvements and procedures to enhance efficiency and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in administering full cycle payroll.
Minimum of 1-year recent Dayforce (Ceridian) experience.
Understanding of payroll practices and US legislation.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Service-oriented with strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team.
Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience.
Payroll Professional designation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits starting from Day 1!
Retirement Plan Matching
Flexible Paid Time Off
Wellness Support Programs and Resources
Parental & Caregiver Leaves
Fertility & Adoption Support
Continuous Development Support Program
Employee Assistance Program
Allyship and Inclusion Communities
Employee Recognition … and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

full cycle payrollpayroll processingtime and attendance auditingbenefits administration401K contributionsHSA contributionsW-2 preparationExcelgarnishmentsemployment verification

Soft Skills

highly organizeddetail-orientedservice-orientedstrong communication skillsability to set prioritiesability to meet deadlinesindependent workteam collaborationethical handling of confidential informationprocess improvement

Certifications

Payroll Professional designationpost-secondary education