Payroll HRIS Specialist

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Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Position Summary

The Payroll HRIS Specialist is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing and maintaining data integrity within the HRIS system. This position ensures effective coordination between payroll and human resources functions, provides responsive customer service to internal stakeholders, and supports key components of the associate onboarding and pay processes. The specialist will demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, and a commitment to the Y in Central Maryland's Core Values: Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Processes timely updates in the Dayforce system in collaboration with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll for 2,000+ employees.
• Provides high-quality customer service by responding to payroll-related inquiries from managers and associates and resolving discrepancies or issues efficiently.
• Manages the Rapid! pay card process, including issuance, troubleshooting, and ongoing support for associates.
• Completes the HRIS component of the new hire onboarding process, ensuring timely and accurate setup of employee profiles in the Dayforce system.
• Collaborates with the Finance team and department managers to ensure accurate assignment of work locations and proper general ledger (GL) coding.
• Serves as backup to the Payroll Manager for processing supplemental payments and core payroll functions as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of all employee and payroll data.

Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor's degree with experience in accounting or human resources OR five years of combined professional experience in accounting, office management, human resources and/or payroll capacities.

Experience

• At least 1 year of prior experience in financial or accounting capacity
• Working knowledge of payroll systems or human capital management systems
• Working knowledge of MS Excel

Skills

• Strong aptitude for working with numbers.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, communication and working within a team setting.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external customers in order to assist and resolve questions and problems.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and updates to current procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google sheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Time management skills and the ability to work independently.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.