Payroll Support Specialist

Lifespan; Town of Providence (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a busy payroll team in Providence, RI. You will handle wage statements, deductions, Direct deposits, and respond to subpoenas, while prioritizing accuracy and employee service.

The role emphasizes confidential handling, strong communication, and collaboration with the finance and HR teams. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with a focus on timely processing and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Payroll knowledge required.
• Proficient with MS Office (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills with employees.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer applications.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume setting.
• Maintain a positive attitude focusing on employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions, administrative and process activities per SLA.
• Prepare wage statements for federal, state, and agencies; respond to subpoenas with wage info.
• Support Employee Self Service; review W4s, direct deposit changes, deductions; assist onboarding.
• Run audit reports and assist with auditing processes as needed.
• Process payments to outside agencies and customers per schedule.
• Coordinate stale dated, uncashed paychecks with finance (escheat).
• Maintain payroll files and coordinate external vendor storage.
• Work under general supervision with some independent prioritization.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Multi-tasking

Confidential handling

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office suite proficiency

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a busy payroll team in Providence, RI. You will handle wage statements, deductions, Direct deposits, and respond to subpoenas, while prioritizing accuracy and employee service.

The role emphasizes confidential handling, strong communication, and collaboration with the finance and HR teams. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with a focus on timely processing and customer service.