Payroll Specialist

Position Summary 

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate computation and execution of monthly and semi-monthly and other periodic compensation transactions. The person in this role should be able to communicate effectively and resolve colleague's questions with consistently demonstrated service excellence. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinating with Human Resources and Physician Services as necessary for initial processing of newly hired colleagues 

• Maintaining colleague compensation files 

• Coordinating documentation processing for terminated colleagues 

• Reviewing scheduling, shift assignment and revenue reports from operating units supporting payroll compensation 

• Coordinating with operating units to assure timely and accurate submission of information 

• Performing compensation calculations in time for scheduled pay dates 

• Performing timely inputs and review within payroll processing service to submit accurate payrolls 

• Maintaining and reviewing criteria for bonus determination; documenting and reporting bonus determinations 

• Maintaining and reviewing documentation for colleague advances and other transactions 

• Maintaining and reviewing documentation for levies, garnishments and similar transactions 

• Researching and resolving various tax questions with payroll service 

• Researching and resolving colleague's compensation questions to colleague's satisfaction in a service-oriented manner 

• Advising management about general and specific issues regarding compensation payments, particularly those issues related to perceptions of communication with colleagues 

• Performing other related duties and special projects as assigned by manager 

Values  

• Work Ethic – Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude 

• Communication: The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently 

• Relationship Building and Maintenance: The ability to create and nourish healthy, strong relationships, as the face of Sound 

• Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization 

• Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, anticipate needs; ability to make good decisions with incomplete, ambiguous information 

• Adaptability – Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve and be coachable 

• Resourceful – Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out, not afraid to ask questions when necessary 

• Commitment – Demonstrates a dedication to the job, project, organization, customer/clients, and co-workers 

• Strategic Thinker: Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action 

• Self-Motivated: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next 

• Collaborative: Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, comfortable with other MS Office Suite applications 

• Able to handle confidential material in a professional manner 

• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization 

• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment 

Education and Experience 

• College-level tax, business or accounting courses desirable 

• At least 4-5 years compensation processing experience 

• Excellent oral communication, good written communication skills 

• Demonstrated service excellence (both internal and external customers) 

Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience, geographical location, and size/complexity of the program being supported.