Payroll Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the in-house preparation and distribution of all paychecks and payroll reports for Hancock Health and all other entities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

Process in-house bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.

Prepare annually and quarterly payroll tax fillings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specialist is responsible for maintaining all payroll records.

The specialist is responsible for filing federal and state tax payments.

The specialist is responsible for maintaining timekeeping software and understanding pay practices and policies.

The specialist is responsible for preparing W2 reporting at year end and electronically filing to state and federal agencies.

The Payroll Specialist may assist in various accounting matters as needed. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

Evidence of good grooming and professional conduct.

Possess a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and confidentiality.

Desire and ability to cooperate with others. Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum two years of in-house payroll experience.

Knowledge of FLSA

Knowledge of finance and accounting functions.

Mandatory Annual Education

Knowledge of Microsoft office programs, with advanced knowledge of excel.

Knowledge of timekeeping software specifically UKG

Skill in attention to detail.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to communicate clearly both written and oral.

Ability to analyze, detect and solve payroll system problems using above average analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.

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