Payroll & Workers' Compensation Specialist

Overview

Payroll & Workers’ Compensation Specialist – Hybrid Position | $55,000–$60,000

Ascentria’s mission is powered by people—and taking care of our people starts with getting the details right. Behind every caregiver, every program, and every life we serve is a system built on accuracy, integrity, and trust. That’s where you come in. You’ll own payroll accuracy and Workers’ Compensation administration for our multi-state workforce, ensuring every paycheck is right, every claim is handled with care and compliance, and every record is audit-ready.

• Run flawless bi-weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple states
• Coordinate wage replacement during Workers’ Comp leaves
• Process payroll and validate reports with confidence
• Ensure HRIS data is clean, accurate, and audit-ready
• Communicate with employees, managers, carriers, and partners
• Catch potential issues before they become problems and improve workflows
• Uphold internal controls and maintain high levels of accuracy and confidentiality

• Turning complex regulations into simple, reliable systems
• Being the go-to expert when something is high-stakes or complicated
• Maintaining accuracy and accountability in all payroll and WC processes
• Owning outcomes and working independently

• Processing payroll and validating reports with confidence
• Coordinating wage replacement during Workers’ Comp leaves
• Communicating with employees, managers, carriers, and partners
• Catching issues before they become problems and strengthening internal controls

• Loves accuracy and accountability
• Thrives on ownership and responsibility
• Enjoys systems, structure, and problem-solving
• Knows payroll is about people, not just numbers
• Wants their work to be meaningful and respected

• 3–5 years of payroll experience (multi-state strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting Workers’ Compensation administration
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfort working in HRIS systems (UKG is a plus)
• High integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Confidence working independently and owning outcomes

• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-site environments
• Payroll certification (FPC)
• A passion for improving processes and building better systems

• A high-trust, high-impact role
• A team that values expertise and professionalism
• A mission-driven environment where your work truly matters
• The satisfaction of knowing: because of you, everything runs right

This isn’t a background role. This is a cornerstone role. If accuracy is your superpower and compliance is your craft, we can’t wait to meet you!