Regional Payroll Specialist

Harborview Health Systems; Blackshear (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Health Systems is seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to manage multi-facility payroll. You will ensure accurate and timely compensation, handle overtime, deductions, and benefits, and maintain confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities include gathering hours, validating payments, and producing reports for management. Strong communication and precision are essential for success in a regulated, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Manager.
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and payroll practices.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation and regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with payroll software such as ADP.
• Trustworthy with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee.
• Calculate pay including overtime, deductions, bonuses with computer system.
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed.
• Administer statements of payment to personnel electronically or on paper.
• Process taxes and payment of employee benefits.
• Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information.
• Address payroll questions from employees and superiors.
• Prepare reports for upper management and finance.

Skills

Payroll experience

Accounting fundamentals

Payroll legislation

MS Office

Payroll software (ADP)

Confidentiality

Organization

Communication skills

Education requirement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in Business/Accounting or relevant field is a plus

Tools

ADP payroll software

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Harborview Health Systems is looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the multifacility company’s payroll. A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency. They are good with numbers and can be trusted with confidential information. They must have great communication skills and be detail oriented. The goal is to ensure personnel receives the correct compensation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee
• Calculate the correct pay amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with assistance of a computer system
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed
• Administer statements of payment to personnel either electronically or on paper
• Process taxes and payment of employee benefits
• Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Manager
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Good knowledge of relevant payroll software (i.e. ADP) and databases
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in Business, Accounting or relevant field is a plus