Payroll Analyst I - Payroll

Health First Careers•Rockledge, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Brevard County Florida with Onsite Responsibilities. The Payroll Analyst I performs, analyzes, and audits a variety of complex accounting duties in the preparation, processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of all payroll functions for Health First Shared Services, Inc. and its affiliates, maintaining the highest level of compliance, efficiency and quality while minimizing operational risk. Under minimal direction of Payroll leadership, The Payroll Analyst I examines, investigates, and resolves payroll related issues and make technical decisions requiring the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, policy, and law.

Requirements

Associate degree.
One (1) year comprehensive payroll experience, or related experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
High School Diploma and an additional two (2) years’ payroll experience.
Basic knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws and regulations, federal payroll tax regulations.
Ability to retain continued education and familiarity on all Benefit and Compensation policies and practices, all federal and state regulations, and industry standards related to payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Knowledge of payroll tax withholding, voluntary deductions, and general accounting requirements related to Payroll administration.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and reconciliation skills, with a high degree of accuracy and detail required.
Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work independently and as a team member, offering assistance whenever possible.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure while successfully managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
Ability to build relationships, effectively communicate (both written and oral), and successfully work across all organizational departments and levels, ensuring high level of customer support and positive interactions, while maintaining a required level of confidentiality.
Solid computer skills in MS Office Suite and other software and platforms relevant to perform role.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant field.
Experience in Federal, State, or Local tax work.
Prior in-house, high-volume payroll within the healthcare environment.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure in the State of Florida.
Expertise in working with Kronos, Peoplesoft systems.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the U.S. for employment, compensation, and benefits.
Familiarity of sponsored and elected benefits in relation to payroll.

Responsibilities

Processes high volume, biweekly, healthcare payroll accurately using Health First’s time and attendance and financial systems; analyzes, reviews and audits entered data for inefficiencies and errors. Reconciles and resolves complex payroll processing and associate payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing, adhering to strict deadlines.
Conducts regular audits to review and evaluate all payroll and Human Resources (HR) data, identifying discrepancies, inefficiencies, or reporting errors to ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with Health First policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). regulations. Determine appropriate action within defined guidelines and process appropriate corrections to ensure accuracy and maintain compliance. Discuss significant errors with Payroll leadership as needed.
Analyzes, verifies, and processes payroll corrections to prior pay periods to ensure hours, shift differential, overtime, incentive pay, and approvals are accurate and post to the associate timecard correctly.
Evaluate, build and maintain individual security profiles for timekeepers in Kronos based on associate level, department access, and approval status and update the Master List and Outlook Group with appropriate revisions.
Monitor, process and audit a variety of data and transactions, including adjustments, deductions, tax changes, direct deposit changes, daily HR changes, and termination changes.
Assist senior analysts in the maintenance of records and management of payments for a variety of unique compensation plans provided to associates for onboarding, continuing education, step progression, and additional staffing. Help validate payments and terms for work commitment based on agreements, calculate and reconcile associate re-payments for monies owed back to the organization and provide HR with pertinent data on terms, transfers, and status changes.
Participates in detailed testing of all Payroll applications when upgrades occur in payroll software or new systems are implemented. Work closely with Payroll team to analyze data for accuracy and identify potential issues.
Maintain updated manuals, instructions, and standard operating procedures as they pertain to payroll related matters. Use for cross training and as a reference tool to provide ongoing training and education to customers to ensure compliance with Health First policies, federal regulations, and best practices.
Helps research and resolve payroll related problems or questions by collecting and analyzing information. Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and communicating detailed explanations of basic payroll calculations regarding wages, deductions, taxes, and deposits.
Aids in the preparation of payroll information or reports using a variety of software applications and distribute to internal or external customers as required. Prepare Payroll records for storage in accordance with Health First policies and record retention requirements.
Assists as needed with external financial statement audits and retirement benefit audits to evaluate internal controls, facilitate risk assessment, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of Payroll and HR data being processed.
Support Payroll leadership on special projects, functions, reporting and other specialized functions needed for further growth within department. Provide ongoing feedback on work assignments and potential issues that require further attention.