Senior Payroll Coordinator (100% remote)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Description Apply Now
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.ResponsibilitiesProcess, 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.
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.
Familiarity with UKG Absence Management.
Experience supporting payroll systems during testing, migrations, or leadership transitions.
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
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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.