Payroll Manager

Cassia, a nonprofit, faith-based affiliation between Augustana Care and Elim Care, is seeking a Payroll Manager to join our collaborative Finance team at our Home Office in Edina, MN. In this vital role, you will lead and coordinate payroll operations for our organization of 5,000+ employees. You’ll supervise and mentor our Payroll Staff, ensure compliance with all payroll-related regulations, and play a key role in employee experience and organizational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your payroll expertise to a mission-driven organization where you’ll be empowered to innovate, lead, and grow professionally.

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Annually depending on experience

Location: 7171 Ohms Ln, Edina, MN 55439

Payroll Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing for 5,000+ employees across multiple legal entities using UKG payroll software
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate payroll staff; delegate and prioritize responsibilities for team success
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax filings and reconciliations
• Develop and maintain procedures that meet internal/external requirements
• Perform general ledger payroll entries, reconciliations, and year-end processes
• Oversee setup of new companies and organizational structures in the payroll system
• Conduct internal audits, resolve discrepancies, and support pension audits and testing
• Provide leadership in evaluating payroll policy, software enhancements, and interdepartmental process improvements
• Handle complex payroll inquiries and partner with HR and Finance for issue resolution

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources (preferred)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential (preferred)
• 3–5 years of high-volume, multi-state payroll experience required
• Prior experience supervising payroll teams required
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas)
• Familiarity with UKG Ready/Dimensions or similar HCM payroll platforms
• Knowledge of U.S. wage & hour laws, garnishments, and payroll tax compliance
• Strong time management, analytical thinking, and customer service mindset
• Ability to work independently and maintain high accuracy under deadlines

• Competitive compensation with experience-based increases
• 403(b)/401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

About Us:

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. Located in Edina, MN, our home office supports a network of senior living communities and services across Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and Florida.

At Cassia we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.cassialife.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.