Payroll Practitioner IV

Job Summary

Position reports directly to the Payroll Manager but will work closely with other Payroll leadership as the business needs demand. May indirectly supervise staff and is a material contributor on System-wide projects (i.e., system upgrades, conversions, new implementations, etc.) while working with various cross-functional teams such as Information Systems, Human Resources, Nursing, and other stakeholders, as well as customer-based teams.

Focus is more specialized on Payroll related activities and projects. May work with other departmental stakeholders on frequently recurring topics. Facilitates paycycle processing, data imports and exports from numerous stakeholders. Able to interpret and enter all involuntary wage withholding orders in accordance with federal and multi-state laws, even the most complex: Competing Orders, Proration's, Federal Levies, Multiple Child/Spousal Supports Orders, Student Loans, Bankruptcies, State Levies, and/or Garnishments. Facilitates payroll processing, payroll expenses and ensures taxes are paid correctly and on time. Facilitates necessary communication between the Company and third-party providers, and ensures records and documents related to payroll are up-to-date and accurate. Assist with preparation of employee W-2 tax statements and related filings.

Maintains a first-touch resolution call center to minimize escalations and reduce lag delays in processing efforts. Creates transparency for those involved in resolution efforts.

Reconciles payroll tax liabilities and oversees bi-weekly payroll processing. Verifies Payroll transactional data to General Ledger and Accounts Payable is as expected. Review and compute complex hours and wages calculations. Perform research and analysis to correct errors and troubleshoot process/system failures within span of control.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

• Licensure and Certifications:

  • a. American Payroll Association - Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC), preferred
  • b. American Payroll Association - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), preferred

• Work Experience: Five (5) years work experience required; Able to demonstrate progressive growth. Compile and analyze transactional data to detect or correct errors. Ability to perform calculations and data entry, to include Three (3) years of Interpreting Time cards and related reports. Two (2) years work experience Kronos Dimensions and SharePoint experience, preferred.

• Communication Skills: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Writing/Correspondence, Writing/Reports

• Proficiencies: MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, P.C. Typing, 40+ wpm

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Research, Statistical

• Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute

• Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including multi-function printers, scanners, copiers, calculators.