Payroll Specialist at Curana Health in Remote, TX

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring every paycheck is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and enjoys being a trusted resource for both employees and leadership.

• Manage semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy across time records, pay rates, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, garnishments, and other compensation details.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, with a focus on time entry, benefits, deductions, and tax information.
• Ensure accurate calculation and submission of federal, state, and local payroll taxes in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Partner closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth data entry for new hires, terminations, job changes, and leave management.
• Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Respond quickly and professionally to employee questions about paychecks, withholdings, or adjustments.
• Manage stop payments, reissues, and corrections when discrepancies arise.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and required filings.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a high-volume, multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively across the business.
• Preferred but not required: Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Time Tracking.

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147^th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16^th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21^st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.