Payroll Administrator

Qualification Requirements

• Associates Degree in Human Resources preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience processing payroll; healthcare experience preferred.   
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll laws.
• Working experience of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Reviews timesheets for accuracy and appropriate approvals. Provides assistance to employees and supervisors. 
• Accurately and timely processes payroll according to the established payroll schedule. Identifies and resolves issues to ensure accurate paychecks. 
• Accurately enters employee status changes, deductions, and any other changes affecting employee payroll.   
• Records employees into the appropriate GL accounts. Prepares reports as needed.
• Responsible for quarterly and year-end tax filings including W-2 forms.
• Processes Health Savings Account and 403b deposits within established timeframes.
• Terminates employees in the payroll system and cancels the enrollment of any agency benefit plans. Ensures the accurate payout of vacation hours. 
• Assists with the onboarding of new employees and their learning of the timekeeping system in orientation.
• Assists with the compliance of ACA reporting and COBRA requirements.
• Processes health benefits, disability plans, flex spending plans, disability plans and retirement savings plan benefits/loans through payroll, insurance carriers and plan providers to ensure accurate record keeping and payroll deductions. Ensures the accurate entry of enrollment and terminations. 
• Performs other Human Resources work including benefit statement reconcilement, HRIS data entry, filing, and any other work as needed.
• Assists with annual open enrollment as it affects payroll changes related to employee elections and rates.
• Assists with special projects and HR initiatives including but not limited to staff recognition programs and wellness initiatives.   
• Responds to employee questions and/or concerns in a timely manner. Researches and resolves issues; follows-up with employees and/or supervisors as appropriate.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Holds in strictest confidence all employee information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.