Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Details **Job Type:** Full\-time **Wage Range:** $24 – $31 DOE **Anticipated start date:** 8/24/2026 * This position requires working on\-site and is not a remote opportunity: Benefits (Full\-Time) * Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one * Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options * 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Life insurance; short\-term and long\-term disability * Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement * (Subject to company policy and approval). * Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval). * Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles Setting Population Served Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: * Long\-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance * Short\-term, sub\-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury * Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together * A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post\-acute needs * (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.) **Position Summary:** The Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for all data management and processing of vendor payments and associate payroll in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. **Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:** * High school graduate or equivalent * Prior bookkeeping experience preferred * Data entry experience preferred **Specific Job Requirements:** * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e\-mail * Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action * Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post\-acute care facility * Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department * Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: accounts payable, payroll, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. * Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information * Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training **Essential Functions:** * Record A/P transactions accurately and in a timely manner * Accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements * Process facili