Guardian Pharmacy
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Guardian Pharmacy
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Guardian Pharmacy is one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long‑term care pharmacy services providers. The company combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with robust corporate support from its Atlanta‑based team, ensuring best‑in‑class care for customers.
What You’ll Do Payroll Operations & Compliance
Own end‑to‑end biweekly payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness.
Validate, reconcile, and audit payroll data (earnings, deductions, adjustments, accruals, costing).
Ensure compliance with multi‑state regulations, FLSA, and internal controls.
Process Workday payroll inbox requests ahead of deadlines.
Manage benefit‑related deductions including 401(k), HSA, and wellness incentives.
Partner with OSV on payroll funding, fulfillment, and technical troubleshooting.
Garnishments & Deductions
Administer wage garnishments, levies, child support orders, and documentation.
Process voluntary and involuntary deductions, repayments, and adjustments.
Leave & Time Management
Lead payroll components for PTO, STD, and leave‑related pay.
Maintain accurate time‑off balances and accrual structures in Workday.
Troubleshoot timekeeping issues with OSV/ZK Tech.
Reporting & Auditing
Generate payroll and labor reports through Workday/OSV.
Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll audits.
Complete required state and DOL reporting.
Support internal partners and external auditors with payroll documentation.
Systems & Process Support
Maintain and validate payroll configurations (pay codes, accruals, cost centers, integrations).
Assist with system updates, testing, enhancements, and data integrity.
Employee Support
Provide timely, professional support to employees regarding pay, deductions, and direct deposit.
Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, job changes, and other pay‑impacting events.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in process optimization and workflow improvement initiatives.
Stay current with payroll laws and regulatory updates.
Help maintain payroll policies, procedures, and year‑end activities.
What You Bring
5+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably multi‑state.
Strong knowledge of payroll law, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance.
Workday and OSV experience strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and a love for accurate, clean data.
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to spot inaccuracies quickly.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
High professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
Quality‑minded with a continuous improvement mindset.
Education & Certifications
High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
CPP certification or active pursuit strongly preferred.
What We Offer Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting the core value: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Health & Insurance Benefits
(Full‑time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company‑paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dissemberment
Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability and optional Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Well‑being
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off
Paid holidays and sick days
Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie‑cutter.” Every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with autonomy to tailor its services to meet clients’ needs. Guardian’s corporate support offices in Atlanta provide human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing services to promote each location’s success.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.
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Senior Payroll Specialist
role at
Guardian Pharmacy
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Guardian Pharmacy is one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long‑term care pharmacy services providers. The company combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with robust corporate support from its Atlanta‑based team, ensuring best‑in‑class care for customers.
What You’ll Do Payroll Operations & Compliance
Own end‑to‑end biweekly payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness.
Validate, reconcile, and audit payroll data (earnings, deductions, adjustments, accruals, costing).
Ensure compliance with multi‑state regulations, FLSA, and internal controls.
Process Workday payroll inbox requests ahead of deadlines.
Manage benefit‑related deductions including 401(k), HSA, and wellness incentives.
Partner with OSV on payroll funding, fulfillment, and technical troubleshooting.
Garnishments & Deductions
Administer wage garnishments, levies, child support orders, and documentation.
Process voluntary and involuntary deductions, repayments, and adjustments.
Leave & Time Management
Lead payroll components for PTO, STD, and leave‑related pay.
Maintain accurate time‑off balances and accrual structures in Workday.
Troubleshoot timekeeping issues with OSV/ZK Tech.
Reporting & Auditing
Generate payroll and labor reports through Workday/OSV.
Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll audits.
Complete required state and DOL reporting.
Support internal partners and external auditors with payroll documentation.
Systems & Process Support
Maintain and validate payroll configurations (pay codes, accruals, cost centers, integrations).
Assist with system updates, testing, enhancements, and data integrity.
Employee Support
Provide timely, professional support to employees regarding pay, deductions, and direct deposit.
Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, job changes, and other pay‑impacting events.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in process optimization and workflow improvement initiatives.
Stay current with payroll laws and regulatory updates.
Help maintain payroll policies, procedures, and year‑end activities.
What You Bring
5+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably multi‑state.
Strong knowledge of payroll law, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance.
Workday and OSV experience strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and a love for accurate, clean data.
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to spot inaccuracies quickly.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
High professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
Quality‑minded with a continuous improvement mindset.
Education & Certifications
High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
CPP certification or active pursuit strongly preferred.
What We Offer Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting the core value: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Health & Insurance Benefits
(Full‑time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company‑paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dissemberment
Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability and optional Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Well‑being
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Time Off
Paid holidays and sick days
Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie‑cutter.” Every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with autonomy to tailor its services to meet clients’ needs. Guardian’s corporate support offices in Atlanta provide human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing services to promote each location’s success.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.
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