Payroll Specialist II (In-Office)

Purpose of the Role Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by applying principles of accounting to ensure complete and compliant processing of payroll and required wage and tax filings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leads payroll operations by following established policies and procedures and keeping information confidential. Leads routine audit processes to verify timecard information for accuracy and completeness of hours and selected pay codes. Maintains payroll information, including calculating and entering data and adjusting for retroactive pay, employee bonuses, and continuing education pay. Oversees garnishments of wages and payroll in arrears. Leads the calculation of payroll and prepares the payroll general ledger entry. Coordinates payroll liabilities, payments, and related account reconciliations with accounting staff. Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and answering staff questions. Processes accurate and timely quarterly and year‑end reporting. Prepares reporting and responds to auditor requests in support of various audits. Supports payroll staff by providing training and reviewing their work for accuracy. Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values. Qualifications Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent preferred; some college-level accounting, business or related-field courses preferred. Minimum of four years’ experience processing payroll required. Payroll software experience required. Skills: Analyzing information, attention to detail, confidentiality, thoroughness, and general math skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Organizational skills, time management, and demonstrated competency in Excel. Computer skills, including 10-key. Valid driver’s license and insurance required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit. The employee is occasionally required to move around the facility; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Benefits Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees: $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000. Robust health coverage with employer‑offered medical, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance. 401(k) with up to 6% employer match. More than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full‑time employees. Tuition assistance and student loan repayment. Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement. CME and license fee reimbursement. Benefits are dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria. Equal Employment Opportunity CHAS Health provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr