Job description

Position: Payroll Specialist

*Payroll Experience Highly Preferred*

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
• Prepare and process a bi-weekly hourly payroll for 800+ employees.
• Organize, maintain and update employee wage, tax and personal information in the HRIS
• Investigate and promptly respond to complex employee inquiries regarding wages, taxes, PTO and deductions in a clear, concise and timely manner
• Set up and monitor garnishments, tax levies and child support orders
• Review and record PTO requests for bi-weekly salaried and hourly payroll
• Generate payroll adjustments as necessary
• Reconcile timesheets to certified payroll reports and identify and resolve any discrepancies
• Assist in periodic audits, both internally and externally
• Tackle special projects as needed
• Process attendance records and other documents (e.g. W-2 and tax forms)
• Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
• Oversee electronic payments and distribution of payroll checks
• Update data with salary or wage adjustments
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker’s compensation)
• Produce reports to upper management upon request
• Answer employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments
• Work with authorities (e.g. IRS) on audits or requests
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

§ Other duties are assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MUST BE PROFICIENT with Excel (functions, data etc.)
• Bookkeeping experience preferred
• Proven experience as a payroll coordinator or similar role
• Familiarity with payroll processes
• Working knowledge of payroll systems
• An analytical mind with good math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

**Actual salary total compensation is based on employee benefit selections. Compensation is subject to relatable experience and is subject to fluctuate.**

Annual Compensation: Starting at $45,342.36

• Base Pay: $31,200.00
• Employer Paid Benefits: $9,150.66 (based on PPO 1500, dental, vision - employee only)
• Employer Sponsored 401k: $1,872.00 (based on a 6% employee pre-tax contribution)
• Paid holidays: $840.00
• Flexible Leave: $2,039.70
• Floating Holiday: $240.00

Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Administrative
Location: Russell Springs, KY
Education: Associates Degree
Experience: Must have at least 2 year(s) experience in HR/Payroll
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services, Managed Care
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, and Holidays'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,342.36 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
In accordance with the CMS mandate, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved for a medical/religious exemption from vaccination. Individuals granted an exemption may be required to undergo testing to ensure patient/staff safety.

Experience:

• Payroll Processing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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