Payroll and Human Resources Professional

About the Role

Westview Healthcare Center is looking for a Payroll and Human Resources Professional to become an integral part of their leadership team. This full-time role offers a competitive starting annual salary of $77,000 and is based in Center, IN. The position involves managing payroll processing with precision, supporting various human resources tasks, facilitating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining personnel records, coordinating training and compliance activities, and working alongside facility leadership to provide comprehensive employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding procedures.
• Support recruitment activities including candidate screening, interviewing, and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and documentation.
• Manage employment lifecycle events such as hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, life and disability insurance, PTO, leaves, and assistance programs.
• Coordinate required employee training, in-services, compliance tracking, health screenings, and safety initiatives.
• Document fire and disaster drills along with compliance-related activities.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partner and leadership on employee relations and complex human resources issues.
• Assist in workplace investigations, workers' compensation claims, incident reports, and regulatory survey preparations.
• Conduct routine HR audits and implement corrective measures to ensure compliance.
• Accurately process payroll on schedule including reviewing and reconciling payroll, handling manual and final checks, managing garnishments, deductions, benefits changes, and other payroll adjustments.
• Prepare payroll allocation and financial reports related to payroll activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve any discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to employees, residents, families, and visitors.
• Assist facility leadership with administrative projects and participate in state and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company policies and perform additional assigned tasks as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of administrative experience, ideally in human resources or payroll.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Effective communication and exceptional customer service capabilities.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and payroll/HR systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data with professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college coursework.
• Previous experience in healthcare settings such as skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and managing employee benefits.

Desired Attributes

• Highly organized and reliable.
• Detail-focused with a commitment to accuracy.
• Professional yet approachable demeanor.
• Positive team player attitude.
• Capable of working independently while prioritizing multiple deadlines.
• Dedicated to providing excellent service to staff and leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk while operating standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Occasionally able to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Capability to support during emergency situations as needed.

Why Join Westview Healthcare Center?

• Competitive annual salary of $77,000.
• Stable, full-time employment opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive leadership committed to fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Meaningful work supporting seniors within the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Westview Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law, and reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals throughout the hiring process.