Payroll Practitioner / Hris Assistant

St. John'S Riverside Hospital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pretoria is seeking a Payroll Practitioner / HRIS Assistant to support payroll and human resources functions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, general accounting and payroll knowledge, and proficiency in MS Excel. The role involves processing payroll, preparing payroll reports, and ensuring the accuracy of payroll data. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• General Accounting and Payroll knowledge required.
• Hospital experience preferred; NYSNA and Union experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Payroll and HR departments as a hybrid position.
• Responsible for bi-weekly payroll processes using UKG Dimension.
• Prepare payroll checks and direct deposit notices.
• Assist with audits and month-end closing.

Skills

General Accounting knowledge

Payroll knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG Dimension

Meditech 6.7

Job description

Overview

John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology.

Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the

's and its' commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value.

St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service.

In the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul.

St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients.

The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Responsibilities

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong.

• The Payroll Practitioner / HRIS Assistant supports the Payroll and Human Resources departments as a hybrid position.
• Responsible for the bi-weekly process of payroll using UKG Dimension and Meditech 6.7.
• Including all withholding, positive pay, tax report processing, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Supports the Human Resource team's efforts in processing voluntary and involuntary deduction changes by ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the data entries.
• Runs various bi-weekly payroll reports, adjustments, and special payments.
• Prepares payroll checks and direct deposit notices for delivery and distribution.
• Compile, distribute and File W-2s.
• Transmits payroll reports to banks, communicates with banks regarding payroll discrepancies and reviews Positive Pay files daily.
• Prepare and submit union dues, funds, and reports monthly.
• Confirms and mails bi-weekly withholding checks.
• Prepares all special check request.
• Responds to management and employee questions and inquires by phone and email.
• Prepares payroll reports for grant vouchering, all other reports as requested.
• Assists with monthly, quarterly and year end closing as well as annual audits.
• Performs other related assigned duties.
• Full life cycle of garnishments: employee notifications, withholding entry into Meditech, ensure withholdings are sent to appropriate garnishees timely.
• Input NYSNA dues.
• Initiation fees and dues.
• Ensure year end indicators are marked appropriately pertaining to employees participating in Retirement Plans and those who have received Third Party Sick Pay.
• File room coordinator.
• Serve as a liaison between Payroll, HR, and the employees.
• Handles multiple customer service-related issues that may arise via walk in, email or phone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• General Accounting and Payroll knowledge required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Hospital experience preferred; NYSNA and Union experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel.