Sr Payroll Specialist

Sr Payroll Specialist This job is responsible for completing a variety of payroll related tasks to ensure that employees are paid correctly and for completing all required deposits and reports. This position must act/be able to serve as the payroll manager in the payroll manager's absence. Responsibilities: Audit completed payroll to ensure the accuracy of wages, tax deductions, optional deductions, and benefit accruals; research and correct errors. Receive requests from employees, supervisors, or department heads in person and via telephone for clarification or explanation of payroll related issues; research and resolve questions or problems. Review weekly timesheets for reasonableness and to ensure proper application of policies; contact departments to resolve questions. Transmit bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls; format and change data as necessary to complete transmission. Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and any other related reports. Teach payroll timekeeping system classes and provide individual assistance with timekeeping system as needed. Create and update payroll reports; complete special projects as requested. Assist payroll manager with Kronos software and hardware issues. Must be able to take the lead and work with minimal supervision on all Kronos issues. Provide daily supervision of other Payroll employees in the absence of the Manager. Must be able to assume duties of the Payroll Manager when necessary. How You'll Be Successful: Work Experience: At least 5 years previous related experience required At least 7 years previous experience preferred Knowledge of automated time and attendance system is required Experience in a lead role in payrolls of 250+ employees or experience in a staff role in payroll of 500+ employees preferred Knowledge of Kronos is preferred Education: Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience degree or technical school training required Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience degree in Business Administration or similar field preferred Licenses and Certifications: Designation as a Certified Payroll Professional preferred A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits How We'll Care for You: Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) Caregiver Leave Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.