The Payroll Practitioner / HRIS Assistant supports the Payroll and Human Resources departments as a hybrid position. Responsible for the bi-weekly process of payroll using UKG Dimension and Meditech 6.7. Including all withholding, positive pay, tax report processing, and ad-hoc reporting. Supports the Human Resource teams efforts in processing voluntary and involuntary deduction changes by ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the data entries.
PAYROLL ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Runs various bi-weekly payroll reports, adjustments, and special payments.
- Prepares payroll checks and direct deposit notices for delivery and distribution.
- Compile, distribute and File W-2s.
- Transmits payroll reports to banks, communicates with banks regarding payroll discrepancies and reviews Positive Pay files daily.
- Prepare and submit union dues, funds, and reports monthly.
- Confirms and mails bi-weekly withholding checks.
- Prepares all special check request.
- Responds to management and employee questions and inquires by phone and email.
- Prepares payroll reports for grant vouchering, all other reports as requested.
- Assists with monthly, quarterly and year end closing as well as annual audits.
- Performs other related assigned duties.
HUMAN RESOURCES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Full life cycle of garnishments : employee notifications, withholding entry into Meditech, ensure withholdings are sent to appropriate garnishees timely.Input NYSNA dues.Input 1199 initiation fees and dues.Ensure year end indicators are marked appropriately pertaining to employees participating in Retirement Plans and those who have received 1199 Third Party Sick Pay.File room coordinator.Serve as a liaison between Payroll, HR, and the employees.Handles multiple customer service-related issues that may arise via walk in, email or phone.Qualifications :
Bachelors degree required.General Accounting and Payroll knowledge required.Excellent interpersonal skills required.Hospital experience preferred; NYSNA and 1199 Union experience a plus.Proficient in MS Excel