Payroll Manager - Military veterans preferred

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll team! Performs complex and specialized payroll management and reporting duties to ensure that company employees are paid and payroll tax obligations are fulfilled in an accurate and timely manner. Reviews information relating to payroll, payroll taxes and other deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws, policies and procedures. This position is on-site in Toppenish, Washington.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience managing payroll for a large number of employees, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, preferably in the healthcare field.

• Strong leadership abilities to mentor, coach, and manage a team effectively

• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, ensuring all payroll activities adhere to legal standards

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $89k-$119k yearly compensation DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Key Tasks:

• Lead payroll processes for a $250 million salary budget, ensuring accuracy and timely execution

• Supervise audits of time sheets, payroll preparation, deductions, and retirement records maintenance

• Oversee payroll entries, taxes, deductions, and reconcile accounting records and reports

• Ensure timely deposits for employee benefits and payroll tax obligations

• Serve as system administrator and Subject Matter Expert for HR software solutions

• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with FQHC regulations

• Manage system updates, integrations, testing, and validations

• Enforce wage and hour provisions, levies, garnishments, and other withholding orders

• Oversee internal controls and compliance measures to uphold financial integrity

• Respond to inquiries regarding payroll status, computations, and benefit deductions

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration + 5 years of progressive payroll and timekeeping experience OR

• Associate’s Degree + 7 years of progressive payroll and timekeeping experience OR

• High School Diploma or GED + 9 years of progressive payroll and timekeeping experience

• Experience within a multi-state environment and minimum 1,000-employee base is preferred.

• 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred

• Knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems and administration

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• Proficiency with UKGPro & UTM payroll and reporting system preferred

• Familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) regulations is preferred

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.