Jobs at Circle of Life Home Care and Soaring Eagles Home Care (Now Hiring) — 16 open

Circle of Life is a leading home care agency serving 6 states. We provide services for seniors, children, and people with disabilities, and our mission is to “honor those we serve.” We take pride in the responsibility we have caring for our clients so that they can stay independent in their own homes and communities because we believe that home is the safest place to be. 

Circle of Life is growing, and we have an opening for a Payroll Specialist to join our corporate office in Shoreview. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the payroll process for the organization, maintaining accurate payroll records, and providing general assistance to the Finance and Human Resources departments.

Good For Employees

Circle of Life’s focus is creating a workplace where respect, appreciation and teamwork are the shared experiences of our team. We do good for our employees by collaborating on scheduling, a focus on wellbeing, a client-first directive, respecting and valuing every team member while having fun along with top industry compensation and benefits.

Good Deeds

We also do good in our work. Our team of office and field staff care about each other and the clients we serve. We help one another. We care for and provide for a wide range of clients with a focus on honoring those we serve.

Position Duties Include

• Manage and process all aspects of payroll operations, including data entry, calculations, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and reporting for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual audits of pay rates, ESST balances, tax rates, exemption statuses, and related payroll data.
• Enter and maintain employee data in payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from field staff.
• Review and submit MHCP Individual PCA Enrollment Applications for Minnesota branch locations.
• Process employment and wage verifications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage wage garnishments and withholding orders, including documentation, setup, and compliance monitoring.
• Respond to court or agency requests related to payroll documents or garnishments.
• Ensure accuracy of garnishment data through regular review of system-generated reports.
• Identify and implement opportunities for payroll process improvement, increasing efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, proven ability to meet deadlines, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

1-2 years of payroll experience or familiarity with payroll software required.  

How Good?

• Positively change the lives of individuals and families in our communities 
• Provide access to care for those who have been traditionally overlooked by the health care system 
• Support a talented team and be a part of a team that supports each other 

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, 401K, Mileage, Flexible Schedules, Vision, Year-End Bonus