Payroll & AHA Program Administrator

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time | Day Shift |

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll be part of a mission-driven healthcare system that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration. This role plays a critical part in supporting our workforce through payroll operations, compliance-focused program administration, and evolving compensation initiatives, all while contributing to a positive employee experience.

Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Boone offers a strong sense of community, outdoor recreation, and work-life balance.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. Compensation starting at $28.42 per hour.
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement with employer match; paid time off; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; and employee discounts.

What You’ll Do

As the Payroll & AHA Program Administrator, you will support core payroll and compensation operations while providing administrative oversight for key organizational programs.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support payroll administration and system-wide compensation and benefits processes in alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, HRIS, and operational leaders to ensure accurate and timely payroll-related processes.
• Assist with job evaluations, position description reviews, and market-based compensation analysis.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive employee and compensation data.
• Provide administrative oversight and coordination for the organization’s American Heart Association (AHA) training programs, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and internal requirements.
• Support physician compensation administration and related processes as assigned.
• Promote compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across assigned programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational needs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of progressive HR experience with analytical processes with knowledge of Payroll and Time & Attendance programs
• Experience in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of payroll and compensation principles preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable employment laws and regulations (FLSA, wage and hour requirements, etc.) preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with prolonged sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 20 lbs.
• Standard healthcare office environment.

What Sets Us Apart

• Mission-Driven Work: Your role directly supports employees who care for our patients and communities every day.
• Stability & Growth: Opportunities to expand scope as programs evolve, including compensation and training initiatives.
• Community & Lifestyle: Boone consistently ranks among the best small towns for quality of life, outdoor access, and culture.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

Ready to support a healthcare system where accuracy, integrity, and people matter?
Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian and be part of a team making a meaningful impact across our region.

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