Payroll Specialist

Description Overview :

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing and directing the preparation and processing for numerous healthcare facilities in the states, including the payment of taxes, garnishments, and deductions

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for  850+ employees
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, and withholdings
• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Works to set up proper Tax Handling / Tax Codes by employees
• Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal use to appropriate personnel
• Processes adjustments (401K, HSA, Garnishments, terminations, PTO, unpaid leave of absence, FMLA, etc
• Inputs all required pay deductions which involve multi-state tax deductions or withholding
• Union Dues, Cope, Fees, Health and Welfare, Shift Differentials, Attendance bonus etc.
• Inputting direct deposits
• Managing daily hours for all facilities
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions
• Oversight of company policies and procedures are being adhered to, including state and federal compliance
• Reviewing time sheets, bonus sheets. Ensuring all payroll information is reviewed, received, and approved in a timely and accurate manner.
• Moving hours and entering time for each facility.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions
• Ensure proper governmental reporting and compliance for payroll tax reporting
• This role involves the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as tax reports
• Manage payroll tax payments and filing of returns
• Manage 3rd party unemployment
• Reviews billings for accuracy, resolves discrepancies with carriers
• Maintain compliance related to Audit and Tax requirement
• Manage year-end payroll processes, including W-2 and 1095-C distribution
• Administrative duties associated with the position (filing, mailing, payroll documentation, etc.)
• Other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned as the job requirements dictate

Qualifications