Lead Payroll Coordinator

• This is a hybrid position. At least 1-2 times per week in the office.*

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Education and Experience

Associate's Degree or 2 years of a Bachelors program in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 2 years payroll or related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience PeopleSoft and Kronos experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

None

Knowledge and Skills

Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Ability to calculate; add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively respond to questions from associates, managers, and vendors.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Highly organized, the Payroll Coordinator Lead coordinates team member progress of payroll transaction completion within the payroll process timelines. The Lead is responsible for engaging and supporting payroll management and displaying intelligence and compassion to team members. With years of payroll experience the Payroll Lead is well versed in the payroll process and comfortable utilizing payroll and time keeping systems.

• Performs all duties of a Pay Coordinator as needed.
• Serves as a first level contact for team members and field staff responding to inquiries and resolving escalated field issues.
• Provides assistance to payroll current and new team members regarding payroll processes.
• Coaches team members to ensure excellent customer service standards are followed and provided to the field.
• Develops and maintains payroll processing desk level procedure and training documentation.
• Provides support and individual training to team members and field staff on payroll processes and procedures.
• Assists Payroll Supervisor by monitoring team schedules, ensuring adequate daily coverage.
• Coordinates team members workload ensuring deadlines are met.
• Performs pay period audits of selected criterion to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of teams.
• Assists in the completion and submission of wage verifications.
• Approves off-cycle payroll payment team member calculations, ensuring accuracy.
• Assists Management identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Highly organized, the Payroll Coordinator Lead coordinates team member progress of payroll transaction completion within the payroll process timelines. The Lead is responsible for engaging and supporting payroll management and displaying intelligence and compassion to team members. With years of payroll experience the Payroll Lead is well versed in the payroll process and comfortable utilizing payroll and time keeping systems.

• Performs all duties of a Pay Coordinator as needed.
• Serves as a first level contact for team members and field staff responding to inquiries and resolving escalated field issues.
• Provides assistance to payroll current and new team members regarding payroll processes.
• Coaches team members to ensure excellent customer service standards are followed and provided to the field.
• Develops and maintains payroll processing desk level procedure and training documentation.
• Provides support and individual training to team members and field staff on payroll processes and procedures.
• Assists Payroll Supervisor by monitoring team schedules, ensuring adequate daily coverage.
• Coordinates team members workload ensuring deadlines are met.
• Performs pay period audits of selected criterion to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of teams.
• Assists in the completion and submission of wage verifications.
• Approves off-cycle payroll payment team member calculations, ensuring accuracy.
• Assists Management identifying workflow process and procedure improvements, recommending changes as needed.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.