Payroll Manager

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Job Title: Payroll Manager

Pay: $85-100k/annually

Who We Are

At NewVista, the mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care to those in need of Behavioral Health services and Addiction services in a safe and healing environment. We operate Behavioral Health Hospitals, Detox and Residential facilities, and a variety of other vertical line business that are here to support those who are seeking recovery.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact to our patient’s lives. Our team members work for our patients to help aide them in the recovery and treatment process to restore a better quality life .

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage all payroll operations for our multi-site behavioral health organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple pay groups, employment types, and states. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to support employees and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and clinical staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage payroll for multi-state employees, including tax filings and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA requirements
• Administer payroll-related benefits, deductions, garnishments, and bonuses
• Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and benefit invoices
• Partner with HR to support onboarding, offboarding, timekeeping, and compensation changes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions and issue resolution
• Lead payroll audits and support internal and external audit requests
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure data integrity within HRIS/payroll systems
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including payroll management or leadership responsibilities (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with multi-state payroll and complex pay structures
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, UKG, Workday, Kronos, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Perks at Work

Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with us.  We offer competitive market wages along with a full robust package around Healthcare, Education, and Recognition. 

Healthcare:

• Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
• Dental Care Program – 2 choices
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Options
• Accidental Insurances
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k with a Company Match

Education + Leadership Development

• Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements
• Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Recognition + Rewards

• On the spot recognition Prizes
• Team Member of the Quarter
• Team Member of the Year