Payroll Specialist Senior (work from home Eastern United States)

Geisinger; Danville (PA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Specialist Senior to ensure accurate and timely employee payments. In this role, you will support payroll operations, manage deductions, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and improve efficiency, particularly in Workday payroll. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about payroll and finance, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance and payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all payroll transactions and ensure accuracy across multiple payrolls.
• Support payroll inquiries and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Gross to Net Calculations

Deductions Management

Compliance with Legal Requirements

Workday Payroll Software

Data Entry Accuracy

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Payroll Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

As a Payroll Specialist Senior, you will ensure accurate, efficient, and timely employee payments each pay period. You will assist employees, managers, and timekeepers in understanding payroll processes and procedures to maintain consistency and clarity. Additionally, you will participate in daily payroll operations and support long-term process improvement projects.

Job Duties

1. Support all aspects of payroll, including gross to net calculations, deductions, garnishments, general ledger posting, levies, support orders, multi-state, and withholding taxes.
2. Prepare, analyze, identify, and resolve payroll exceptions through bi-weekly payroll audits to meet deadlines.
3. Load payroll batches, review and record deductions, approve direct deposits, validate data entry across teams, and meet departmental deadlines. Handle manual inputs for special payments as needed.
4. Address payroll inquiries with accuracy and urgency.
5. Process biweekly and monthly payrolls, including vendor payments.
6. Upload and manage time records, deductions, and related files using payroll software.
7. Contribute to process improvements for increased efficiency, particularly in Workday payroll.
8. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve system issues and suggest enhancements to streamline payroll processes.
9. Research and develop solutions for payroll issues in a complex technical environment.
10. Review current payroll and related benefits and tax procedures for compliance and efficiency.
11. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements, updating systems accordingly.
12. Participate in defining system requirements and recommend features to management for cost-effective solutions.
13. Manage all payroll transactions, including off-cycle payments, ensuring accuracy across multiple payrolls.
14. Review payroll inputs from various sources to maintain accuracy.
15. Analyze user requests for services, automate processes, and generate reports.
16. Update payroll policies, procedures, and manuals regularly.
17. Maintain communication with customers regarding payroll issues and resolutions.
18. Complete manual payroll tasks as required by the department.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. The statements herein are not all-inclusive but represent the essential elements necessary for successful job performance.

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Position Details

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required; Associate's Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years in Finance required.

Our Purpose & Values

We are committed to caring for our patients, members, students, and community. Our values include kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one and foster a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.