Payroll Specialist

Job Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in the Healthcare/NHS industry, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be tasked with overseeing the payroll process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling any payroll-related inquiries. Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll processing activities. Ensure efficient and precise payroll processing in compliance with all internal controls such as bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll, retroactive payments, bonuses, status changes, timesheet verification, new hires, terminations, final checks, special pay adjustments and disbursements, garnishments, W-2s, amendments, and reconciliations. Analyze data integrity across the entire payroll lifecycle, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or process breakdowns. Process accurate and timely year-end reporting including W-2s. Diagnose and assist in resolution of internal issues and system problems. Keep up-to-date knowledge of US payroll legislation and internal policies. Review and confirm accuracy of all third-party tax payments and garnishments. Analyze and identify any payroll tax filing discrepancies and work with outsourced payroll vendor to correct any variances. Support and provide guidance to Payroll/Benefit Specialists on procedures, guidelines, and regulations to ensure they are understood and implemented. Train new employees and staff on payroll processes and system functions. Collaborate with the Manager on Payroll/Benefit Specialist workload, performance, needs, challenges, and accomplishments. Perform any other duties as assigned. Qualifications Proven experience working in a payroll specialist role within the healthcare sector or NHS. In-depth understanding of full cycle payroll operations. Proficiency in benefits payroll, including tracking and updating employee benefit deductions. Familiarity with payroll software systems and ability to adapt to new technologies. Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills to liaise with employees and management on payroll-related queries. Knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information. Ability to work under pressure and meet payroll deadlines. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. High degree of professional integrity and ethical standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Ideally, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC