Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is a vital contributor to our Accounting services and will process bi-weekly payroll for approx. 2,000 employees (both hourly & salary) across our 90+ locations in Central Ohio. This position is also responsible for all other payroll related duties including but not limited to 401k contribution processing, garnishments, and benefit deductions.

- Full-Time/Benefits Eligible

- Monday - Friday - 8am - 5pm

- Westerville, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Process biweekly and/or other scheduled payrolls accurately and within established deadlines for physicians and employees across multiple local tax jurisdictions.

- Review payroll data, timecards, earnings, deductions, benefit elections, and payroll changes for accuracy before payroll is finalized.

- Process and maintain employee garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and other court-ordered deductions.

- Research account reconciliations for payroll accounts.

- Review, research and respond to employee questions regarding pay and payroll taxes.

- Manage pending pay items and retroactive pay calculations.

- Approve manager self-service transactions to ensure completeness for payroll processing.

- Generate and compile reporting for payroll purposes, including standard and custom reports.

- Assist in year-end data review and compliance.

- Administer 401K contributions and loan payments.

- Perform other payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Licensures & Certifications

- Required: High School diploma or GED

- Required: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on Payroll processing experience, payroll adjustments, retroactive payments, garnishments, W-2, and federal, state and local taxation.

- Required: Minimum of three (3) years Accounting General Ledger experience.

- Required: Work on Sundays and/or Holidays when payroll deadline requires.

- Preferred: Associates degree in related field or equivalent education and experience.

- Preferred: Payroll experience within a physician group, healthcare organization, medical practice, or similar healthcare environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate to employees and Physicians at all levels of the organization.

- Innovative problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.

- Experience with 401(k) calculations, courtesy tax issues, retro earnings, employee payroll questions, running payroll reports and assisting with year-end compliance.

- Strong computer and system skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Workday experience preferred.

- Working knowledge and experience with Payroll & Timekeeping platforms, as well as HR Information Systems (HRIS); UKG experience preferred.

- Ability to work on a team, be flexible, and display a positive attitude.

- Ability to work independently and prioritize and organize work effectively in order to complete daily tasks efficiently and on time.

- Ability to understand complex GL coding.