What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at Shearwater Health?
About Shearwater Health:
Shearwater Health is the expert at providing global healthcare solutions for their partners that improve their service deliveries while lowering costs of operations. The company utilizes their unique Global Healthcare Solutions Model to provide onsite clinical solutions in the U.S. while also delivering remote clinical and administrative services at scale, known as clinical process outsourcing (CPO). With a concentrated focus on the healthcare market, Shearwater combines their clinical expertise and business acumen to assist their clients in delivering better outcomes and care.
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Payroll Analyst will play an integral role in our continued growth and success. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for a variety of Payroll daily operations for our corporate and bedside clinical teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing using UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) software. This position will be based in Nashville, TN and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Review timesheets for accuracy and completion, including following up with employees and/or hospital locations
- Key/upload employee time, bonuses, and incentives into HRIS system if applicable
- Partner with the clinical team to ensure that escalated payroll questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner
- Generate and review payroll reports for accuracy
- Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, taxes, and best practices
- Assist with year-end activities including off-cycles, employee W-2 balancing and employer ACA reporting
- Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations
- Reinforce company culture and values to support a positive work environment and foster morale among staff
- Maintain confidentiality and security of all employee and proprietary company information
- Participate in special projects and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of two (2) years proven payroll experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
- In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws and compliance requirements.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
Competencies:
- Proficient with payroll software and HRIS
- Fundamental Payroll Certification of Certified Payroll Professional certification desired but not required
- Skilled in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & Word) and Teams
- A high degree of discretion, professional ethics, and judgment in confidential matters and information
- Ability to communicate the Shearwater Health culture and support an engaged work environment
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, excellent customer service
- Ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent data and recommend solutions.
- Ability to maintain composure and good judgment when dealing with deadlines, dissatisfied employees, or a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities as needed.
- Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach