Payroll Specialist Senior

About the role

Performs a variety of responsibilities and tasks related to processing, production and auditing of the payroll. Acts as a resource to payroll staff, managers and general staff in responding to questions, problem solving, researching regulations, practices, etc. Makes recommendations for changes to processes and procedures when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Is accountable for the accuracy of payroll checks, tax calculations, deductions, pay codes and general maintenance of the payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Monitors implementation of legal issues and advises the payroll leads for implementation.
• Educates supervisors and other timekeepers in the use of the timekeeping system.
• Coordinates the application of rules and regulations regarding pay and ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax rules.
• Understands how WellSpan pay processes and policies work in conjunction with external regulations and with other HR and Finance related processes.
• Takes the initiative to ensure that these processes work appropriately together and are not creating adverse results for one or another system.
• Assist the payroll leads to research and develop reports, spreadsheets and documents to assist in payroll automated solutions and processes.
• As a member of the Payroll processing team, verifies time records and works with timekeepers and managers/supervisors to ensure accurate records and payroll processing.
• Calculates special adjustments, rates, tax deductions, benefits and other deductions for special, unusual or corrected payroll runs.
• Works closely with leave coordinator in managing the records of staff on leaves of absence.
• Produces and reviews voluntary deduction reports and processes involuntary deductions such as garnishments and levies.
• Validates the payroll process during regular and off pay week processing.
• Helps employees understand their payroll information as needed.
• Performs scheduled and regular tasks as part of payroll processing.
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and reporting of time record information.
• Compiles data and prepares regularly scheduled and special report.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assist in the training of new staff.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (minimum education)
• 4 years Payroll processing experience
• Experience working in the Lawson and Kronos environments
• Preferred: CPC designation through APA
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Mathematical skills; Intermediate Excel skills; Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave