Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing and directing the preparation and processing of payroll for numerous healthcare facilities across multiple states, including the payment and reporting of taxes, garnishments, deductions, and other payroll-related obligations.

What You Will Do

Process bi-weekly payroll for 850+ employees accurately and on schedule, manage daily hours, review timesheets, and process payroll adjustments, including union-related items.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing complex payroll processes while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• At least 1 year of payroll experience in a union environment preferred
• Experience processing payroll for a large employee population preferred
• Experience with multi-state payroll strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, wage calculations, and payroll compliance
• Familiarity with union dues, benefits, collective bargaining requirements, and other union payroll deductions preferred
• Strong management, organizational, and leadership skills combined with the technical knowledge required for the position
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping systems

Benefits

• 401(k)
• HSA
• Garnishments
• Terminations
• PTO
• Unpaid leaves of absence
• FMLA
• Other payroll adjustments as needed
• Union dues
• COPE
• Fees
• Health and welfare contributions
• Shift differentials
• Attendance bonuses
• Direct deposits
• Payroll tax payments and filing of required returns
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports
• Year-end payroll processes
• W-2s and 1095-Cs
• Year-end reconciliations, reporting, and compliance requirements