Healthcare Payroll Specialist - TEMPORARY

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with  C ompassion,  A ccountability,  R espect,  E xcellence and  S ervice  (CARES),  Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team. Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees 401(k) retirement savings plan Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, life, and AD&D insurance Pet insurance Pay range: Starting at $29 per hour, depending on experience Schedule/Shift : Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Responsibilities: Perform daily payroll department operations for Mission Healthcare.    Manage workflow and ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.   Email new hires as welcome email to confirm their items (address, direct deposit, taxes)      Email supervisors about their hires to help remind to review their HCHB entries / hours.   Create a Misc. Batch in Paylocity - Corrections from emails at the beginning of the pay periods   Be part of the process bi-weekly and off cycle payrolls, reviewing earnings, status changes, processing and distribute payroll register as need it. Import special pay data in Payroll batch,  Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions.   Maintain and Add to the Payroll Tracker list (All that needs to be review for potential errors). Audit Tax setup for new hires, if anything out of the ordinary reach out to HR Team for support. Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits. Manage the Benevolent Program.   Send an email to all employees using the timecard system to be sure they review and approve their timecards. Add Vacations & Sick hours for LOA employee’s timecards in Payroll system. Enter all Benefits repayments coming from Benefits department.   Ensure all Mission locations meet proper cut-off dates and adhere to stated payroll deadlines.    Provides backup support for the Accounting Department as needed.     Screens timecards daily, enters timecard data with supervisor approval (as needed), reviews keyed entries, and verifies accuracy of data entry both daily and weekly for reasonableness and consistency.   Communicates with supervisors to correct and fix timecard issues.    Correspond with and for employees regarding payroll printouts of earnings, W-2’s, information requests and/or letters for employees’ wage information.     Processes voids, manual checks, review and enter payment adjustments, process garnishment payments.    First line contact for all employees regarding timecard records, payroll deductions, OT, pay, etc. via payroll email and Zendesk   Continuously research and communicate wage and hour laws along with other payroll updates and regulations.    Collaborate with HR Team regarding specific initiatives, programs or company-wide issues affecting Mission Healthcare payroll process.      Conducts business in a manner that displays a high level of confidentiality, sensitivity and integrity always.    Additional responsibilities as assigned.    Qualifications: College degree or equivalent work experience.   2-5 years’ experience processing payroll preferred.   Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex benefit concepts in an understanding and empathetic manner.   Ability to handle confidential matters and information with the highest level of discretion.    Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis  in  Excel.   Prioritize daily issues,  tasks  and projects in a fast-paced environment.   Comfortable working independently; self-starter with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.     Preferred: Homecare-homebase HCHB, Paylocity, and Home Health/Hospice payroll. Payroll experience in the health industry.  #MHMISC See what Mission has to offer! Click Here. At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging. Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer: We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association , we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments. Accessibility Commitment: We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your ne