Payroll Specialist- Home Care

Personal Touch Home Care; Village of Lake Success (NY); In loco; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Personal Touch Home Care in Lake Success, NY is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with payroll laws. You will handle timekeeping data, tax calculations, and system updates with vendors, delivering reliable service to employees.

In this role you will support onboarding with payroll system education, respond to payroll inquiries, and prepare required labor reports while maintaining secure, confidential

Competenze

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Proficiency with payroll software and EMR systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Mansioni

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple locations.
• Handle timekeeping data collection, review, and verification.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax calculations.
• Collaborate with IT/payroll vendors for system upgrades.
• Prepare labor reports and support audits (W-2s).
• Serve as primary contact for payroll-related questions.
• Maintain payroll systems and data accuracy.

Conoscenze

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field

Strumenti

Payroll software

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Payroll Specialist- Home Care

Lake Success, NY

A well-established healthcare organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in payroll processing, payroll systems and compliance.

Job Summary:

This Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing accurate and timely compensation for employees across multiple locations. The Payroll Specialist will manage payroll records, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions. The position works cross-functionally with various departments to support smooth, efficient payroll operations and deliver excellent employee service.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, including weekly, bi-weekly, and special payroll runs
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and taxes
• Verify and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance

Timekeeping & Data Management

• Collect, review, and verify employee timekeeping data
• Resolve discrepancies in coordination with supervisors
• Process payroll within established deadlines

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll operations
• Work with IT/payroll vendors to implement system upgrades and improvements

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll practices align with federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare required labor reports (e.g., BLS reporting)
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and update processes accordingly

Employee Support

• Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related questions
• Support onboarding of new hires with payroll system education

System Management

• Maintain payroll systems and ensure accurate data entry
• Troubleshoot system issues and work with vendors on resolutions

Audits & Controls

• Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and prevent errors
• Maintain proper documentation for all payroll transactions
• Support internal and external audits, including W-2 preparation

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Experience working in home health care is a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software and EMR systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

This position operates in an office environment.

Job type:

Full-Time

Pay:

$55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year