Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $21.00 - $25.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist provides support to HR and Finance Departments with specific responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of preliminary and final payroll reports, time sheets, spreadsheets, and funds distribution; responding to inquiries and / or requests for data and / or reports; and providing timely and accurate payroll production. The Payroll Specialist coordinates special projects as directed and prioritizes work appropriately, performs filing, typing correspondence and assists with other department duties as needed. Works closely with the Human Resources Director as it pertains to daily tasks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an Associates degree in Business management or other related field. At least two years of office or hospital administrative experience. CPP preferred, but not required. 3-5 years experience processing payroll is desired. Working knowledge of payroll best practices. Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations. Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel . Working knowledge of payroll software (Kronos, ADP, Payforce). Strong work ethic and team player. High degree of professionalism. Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material. Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills. Ability to communicate with various levels of management. Decision- making, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compiles statistical and payroll data from a variety of sources (e.g., time

sheets / payroll, salary adjustments, longevity pay, benefits, leave balances, tax

deposits, etc.) for the purpose of providing summaries to other personnel, and / or

ensuring

compliance with

established guidelines.

and / or outside parties regarding procedural requirements for the purpose of

processing transactions.

in

workshops,

in-service

trainings,

etc.

for

the

purpose

of

conveying

and / or gathering

information

required

to

perform

job

functions.

contributions, W-2 controls, verification of employment and salary, etc.) for the

purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and / or conveying

information.

attachments,

benefits,

voluntary

and

involuntary

contributions,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with established

guidelines.

sheets, leave time, salary, supplements, longevity pay, stipends, FMLS, etc.) for the

purpose

of

ensuring

accuracy

and

adherence

to

procedures

prior

to

processing.

Reviews payroll and a variety of insurance-related information (e.g., payroll reports, FMLA, requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of payroll and insurance records.

Supports the HR Director in completing payroll operations for the purpose of

ensuring

the

timely and

accurate

payroll

generation.