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Payroll Specialist – Phoenix Home Care & Hospice – Springfield, MO

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (No weekends!)

Salary: $47,000–$52,000 annually

Benefits

+ Health Coverage: Major medical plans, dental, vision, and spousal insurance

+ Retirement: 401(k)

+ Time Off: PTO

+ Culture: Employee recognition programs, outstanding team atmosphere

+ Work-life Balance: Full-time, weekday schedule—no weekends

Role Responsibilities

+ Process large volumes of payroll data accurately and on schedule

+ Reconcile discrepancies through detailed research and follow-up

+ Analyze payroll reports and metrics using Excel; maintain employee payroll data

+ Assist with year-end activities (e.g., W-2, tax reconciliation)

+ Complete special assignments as directed by Supervisor

Required Qualifications

+ 1–3 years of payroll experience (healthcare background preferred)

+ Experience with an HCM system (UKG, ADP, Workday, etc.)

+ Advanced Excel plus solid proficiency in Teams, Word, and Outlook

+ Excellent attention to detail and service-oriented mindset

+ Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong organizational and procedural writing capabilities

Preferred Skills

+ Understanding of multi-state payroll and payroll taxes

+ Prior healthcare payroll exposure

+ Additional skills: effective communication, collaboration, compliance awareness

Why Join Phoenix?

Phoenix champions new beginnings—for families, clients, caregivers, clinicians, and team members. Our mission-driven culture is built on compassion, honesty, and patience, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your payroll experience and why Phoenix aligns with your values. Our Springfield payroll team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting excellence behind the scenes!