Lead Payroll Specialist - Full Time - Stateline...

Summary Of PositionThe Lead Payroll Specialist provides high-quality, accurate and timely information to our internal and external users; prepares all aspects of the payroll process ensuring all employees are paid in compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital policies; ensures that payroll is processed accurately and timely. Handles complex payroll matters with professionalism and exercises judgement in time-sensitive situations. Work effectively in a team environment and provide excellent customer service.QualificationsEducation:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum five years' previous payroll experience required.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience with auditing wage and hour calculations
• Knowledge of payroll software required; UKG software experience preferred.
• Union payroll experience preferred.

• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, comprehend, and communicate effectively with superiors.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite
• Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Detailed understanding of tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll systems for California, Nevada and Federal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate while in the office.
• Occasional travel to various health system locations.

• Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
• Serves as the primary payroll systems subject matter.
• Oversees and manages the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, and overtime, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Responsible for preparing, filing, and reconciling Quarterly tax reporting, year-end processing tasks and W-2 reporting.
• Advises and assists management staff in the application and interpretation of payroll policies in compliance with payroll laws and standards.
• Accurately calculates overtime, differential and other special adjustments. Calculates tax deduction and other withholdings for unusual or revised payroll data.
• Processes garnishments received from law enforcement agencies to attach to employee's wages, notify employee and setup deductions.
• Assists users and leaders with their payroll related questions, problems and requests.
• Assists management and leaders with scheduling questions, assignments and understanding how scheduling affects payroll.
• Audits payroll results to ensure accuracy, compliance and operational integrity.
• Reviews and processes termination checks accurately and timely.
• Works with Human Resources to ensure employee benefits and payroll taxes are funded, such as retirement, HSA and FSA.
• Creates ad hoc payroll reports as needed.
• Provides information as requested to employees, leaders and approved outside parties.
• Conducts training to new hires and leaders regarding timekeeping, scheduling, and payroll processes.
• Assist external auditors and other third parties (IRS or state agencies) with required audits or inquiries.
• Assists with payroll upgrades, service releases and any company implementations.
• Maintains competence in annual regulatory rules and regulations.
• Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.