Job Description

Posting Date

11/20/2025 3201 S 323rd St, Federal Way, Washington, 98001-5023, United States of America

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary function of the Payroll Operations Supervisor is to provide supervision to the payroll coordinators and ensure timely and accurate processing of the biweekly payroll and daily on demand payments. Consistently demonstrates advanced knowledge of payroll regulations related to Federal, State and Local laws, company and department policies and best practices to ensure compliance and adherence. Responsible to ensure essential functions are completed timely and accurately on a daily/weekly/monthly schedule. Participates in year-end tasks and activities. Resolves sensitive or escalated issues quickly and with appropriate discretion. This position works closely with other leaders and teams within the Payroll department and across the Village.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership to direct reports.
  • Knows, understands, implements, follows, and communicates to teammates all DaVita employment policies and procedures, awards, and other opportunities within company and foster a positive work environment.
  • Facilitates teammate development including goals and goal achievement measurements.
  • Maintains familiarity with and communicates to teammates DaVita programs impacting teammates.
  • Helps direct reports to overcome any organizational obstacles encountered during projects.
  • Determines staffing plans that promote the most effective use of all teammates; ensure coverage during teammate absences.
• Oversees the daily operation of payroll processing, including but not limited to
  • Ensure all deadlines are met including processing and reviews.
  • Ensures audits are performed and protocols are being followed.
  • Ensures process documentation is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
• Trains team on job duties and best practices. Focuses on process improvement and use of technology to provide efficiencies.
• Attends management meetings and keeps management informed of upcoming changes and potential high-risk situations.
• Makes day to day decisions regarding the treatment of payroll transactions.
• Responds to escalations from PSC, managers, and People Services teams field for Operations. Provides guidance for resolution and appropriate process for escalations.
• Establishes and completes necessary controls to ensure policy and SOX compliance. Oversees internal and external audits and system and process testing.
• Develops, researches, and maintains current knowledge of regulatory issues affecting Payroll.
• Other duties as assigned including support business continuity during extenuating circumstances (ie facility closure) by telecommuting from a remote location.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• 6-8 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of how a paycheck is calculated including FLSA, pre/post tax deductions and how it translates to the form W2. Demonstrates a clear understanding of FLSA and is able to determine which types of earnings are and are not applicable to the FLSA regular rate of pay. Additionally, must be able to calculate an employee's FLSA regular rate of pay where necessary.
• Payroll processing experience in a fully integrated HCM environment
• Working knowledge and understanding of timekeeping processes and systems
• Advanced working knowledge and demonstrated ability of payroll processes/procedures and systems in a high-volume, fast-paced, production environment.
• Multi-state payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of HR benefit practices as it relates to time off
• Minimum 3 years payroll management or supervisory experience
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft suite and other technologies to support efficiencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled at providing guidance and/or constructive feedback to teammates.
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Preferred

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) accreditation or actively studying for accreditation

TRAVEL AND TIME REQUIREMENTS

Travel: less than 5%

Nights/Weekends: Additional hours on occasion as needed up to 10%

Work Schedule: Ability to flex schedule to support business need, including the ability to start between 6am and 7am regularly and work up to 5pm on payroll processing days

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $81,000.00 - $104,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. Washington Exempt: $77,968.80/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $17.66/hour, Burien: $21.16/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.29/hour, Renton: $20.90/hour, Seattle: $20.76/hour, Tukwila: $21.10/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $16.66/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Minimum wage, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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