Payroll Specialist

Schedule/Shift/Hours: Temporary (KH Hire) - Days Temporary Payroll Specialist (Tax Reconciliation & Garnishments Focus) Kootenai Health is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist with strong experience in tax reconciliation and wage garnishments to support our payroll operations. This role is responsible for entering, auditing, and processing payroll data with a high degree of accuracy, while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on expertise in payroll tax balancing, garnishment administration, and resolving complex discrepancies. Responsibilities Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Organizes and reviews forms and payments associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s and taxes Sorts and distributes payroll checks and processes manual checks when required Maintains payroll processing by calculating and entering data into the timekeeping/payroll system Reviews and audits payroll transactions Reconciles tax and deduction reports for payroll balancing Maintains employee payroll records Performs other related duties as assigned Competent to meet the age‑specific needs of the unit assigned Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function Requirements and Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred Minimum 2 years’ experience related to payroll, benefits, taxes, or accounting required 1 year of automated payroll‑processing experience with a large employee base preferred Working Conditions Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20lbs Must be able to maintain a sitting position Typical equipment used in an office job Repetitive movements Benefits A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following: Tuition assistance and career development programs Robust Retirement Plan Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials Employee referral bonus program Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. #J-18808-Ljbffr