Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers.

Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

The Role:

Reporting to Treasury and supporting the Accounting function, the Payroll Compliance Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that all employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Success in this role means owning the end-to-end payroll cycle, proactively managing tax compliance and reporting, and driving cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers. A successful candidate will bring deep multi-state payroll expertise, thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, and be known for precision, confidentiality, and a service-first mindset.

Payroll & Compliance Oversight:

Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for a 3,000+ employee population across 25+ states using Workday or similar systems.Manage payroll funding, garnishments, arrears, and wellness incentives in partnership with Treasury.Ensure compliance with FLSA, SIT, SUI, Paid Family Leave, and emerging legislation.Maintain proper tax setup for all employee locations, including remote work and state reciprocity.

Audit, Reporting & Controls

Lead payroll audits and contribute to SOX controls as a subject matter expert.Prepare and maintain detailed audit trails for tax amendments, returned checks, and payroll adjustments.Run and analyze payroll reports to support internal reviews, legal inquiries, and compliance needs.

Time, Absence & System Management

Administer Time, Pay, and Absence modules in Workday; maintain calendars and accrual logic.Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding time off, transitions, and policy questions.Collaborate with HCM team to troubleshoot and improve payroll-related systems functionality.7–10 years’ progressive payroll experience; healthcare and/or publicly traded company exposure preferred.Multi-state payroll (10+ states) and 2,500+ employee payroll experience required.Workday or comparable enterprise payroll system experience required.Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with accuracy.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

Detail-Oriented & Quality-Minded: Spots issues quickly and corrects them proactively.Customer-Focused: Provides timely, clear support to employees and internal stakeholders.Collaborative: Builds trusted relationships with Treasury, HR, Accounting, and vendors.Ethical & Confidential: Maintains strict confidentiality of employee payroll and tax data.Problem Solver: Navigates complex compliance and tax scenarios with composure and clarity.

Education and/or Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.CPP certification is strongly preferred (or currently in process of attaining).

What We Offer:

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

Compensation & Financial

Competitive pay401(k) with company match

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending AccountsCompany-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical IllnessDependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

Time Off

Paid holidays and sick daysGenerous vacation benefits based on years of service

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.

Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.

Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.

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.