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Alexa Jervis

Professional Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.83
from 103 reviews
Job
Senior Payroll Coordinator (100% remote)
Sacramento, California, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 11/17/25
IDR is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join one of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations during an exciting period of transformation. This individual will play a key role in supporting payroll operations for a workforce of 20,000+ employees across multiple facilities and employee groups. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, and brings deep expertise in Kronos and Workday payroll systems. Responsibilities
  • Process, audit, and reconcile high-volume payrolls for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all state and union regulations.
  • Review and approve timekeeping records, retroactive payments, pay adjustments, and final termination checks.
  • Support ongoing Kronos system testing and integration with Workday, validating configuration changes and troubleshooting issues.
  • Research and resolve escalated payroll discrepancies while providing guidance to payroll staff.
  • Partner with HRIS, Timekeeping, and Finance teams to ensure consistency and process accuracy during leadership transitions.
  • Document all configuration updates, testing results, and process changes for audit readiness and transparency.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 4–5+ years of hands-on payroll processing in a large Healthcare organization (20,000+ employees).
  • Proven experience with Kronos and Workday payroll systems (required).
  • Strong knowledge of California payroll compliance, including final pay, overtime, and leave requirements.
  • Experience processing union payrolls and understanding collective bargaining agreements.
  • Skilled in payroll adjustments, retro pay, and reconciliation.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work standard Pacific Time hours.
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with UKG Absence Management.
  • Experience supporting payroll systems during testing, migrations, or leadership transitions.
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
  • Close-knit and team-oriented culture
Why IDR?
  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row