Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist processing payroll and ensuring compliance for Healthesystems' employee base. Focus on payroll accuracy and timely payroll processing for approximately 350 employees in a remote setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Collects and reviews employee information and working hours
  • Calculates wages
  • Prepares and processes payroll
  • Maintains accurate payroll records
  • Prepares payroll related month end journal entries and accruals
  • Supports various audits as needed
  • Process bi‑weekly payroll for approximately 350 employees
  • Administer payroll transactions including earnings, deductions, overtime, vacation, bonuses, and other compensation elements
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support internal controls and compliance requirements
  • Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies
  • Generate payroll‑related reports, tax reports, and deduction reports as required
  • Perform system audits and reviews to validate payroll accuracy and data integrity

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
  • Associate’s degree with relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multi‑employee and/or multi‑state environment
  • Experience with payroll processing systems; ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of payroll principles, tax reporting, wage and hour rules, and payroll compliance requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications required
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software preferred
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Benefits:

  • healthcare coverage
  • PTO
  • paid holidays
  • 401(k)
  • company-provided life insurance/disability coverage
  • wellness options