Payroll Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION TITLE: Payroll Clerk
REPORTS TO : Director of Benefits & Compensation
CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

Maintain the day-to-day functions of payroll, along with processing the bi-weekly payroll and payroll reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Process and transmit payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
2. Verify that the New Employee's information is uploaded correctly into the payroll system.
3. Run Time & Attendance and HR related reports as needed.
4. Create and distribute bi-weekly payroll reports.
5. Support the HR Team in conducting HR Administrative duties, as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Prepare a bi-weekly payroll journal entry for the month-end financial statements
• Process monthly PTO accruals.
• Process manual payroll checks as needed through Paychex for terminated employees or corrections to previous payroll checks.
• Set up and maintain all records on payroll advances and garnishments.
• Assists Director of Benefits & Compensation in developing reports and schedules for operations and year-end audit.
• Complete HR analytic reports and compile data for reports.
• All other duties assigned by CHRO.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent,
• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)

Experience

• Must have 1-3 years of experience in processing payroll
• Paycor Knowledge (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have thorough knowledge of payroll regulations (Garnishments, taxes, advances)
• Ability to apply these regulations to the biweekly payroll process.
• Must understand and be able to apply the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Transportation Requirement

• May need to travel between company locations.

Supervisory Responsibility

• NIA

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (licenses, programs, certificates, pre-employment check, and post and annual screening(s).

• N/A

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)

• N/A

Competencies: Customer Focused, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Accountability, and Adaptability

• Analytical: Collects and researches data: Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; Listens to Others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical analysis effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others ' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's effort to succeed.

• Ethics: Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values and confidentiality policies.

• Professionalism: Tactfully approaches others ; Reacts well under pressure; Treats Others with respect and consideration regardless of their position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Computer Skills: To perform the job successfully, the individual should have knowledge or experience with Accounting Software, Payroll Software, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS:

The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the position responsibilities.

Physical demands such as the ability to walk, sit, stoop, reach, grasp, talk, and hear etc.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

The work environment for this position operates in an administrative environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, adding machines, fax machines, and filing cabinets. The work environment is of normal office conditions, with some temporary temperature fluctuations. Maybe required to visit more than one CareSTL Health's site as requested.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, during normal business hours that the health center is open will vary by department and type of work that is being performed. The health center reserves the right to change its hours of operation based on the needs of the community it serves.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.