Payroll Specialist

Bethesda Senior Living Communities•Colorado Springs, CO

13d•$27 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist accurately compiles and processes employee payroll data, including earnings and deductions, in accordance with established practices and regulations. The role performs payroll, accounting, and administrative duties in support of the Payroll department and collaborates with a team of skilled professionals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position manages the flow of payroll processing across all companies in conjunction with the Benefit Service Center and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time role with a stated hourly salary range of $26.50 to $28.00. The work is based at the Colorado Springs, Colorado location and involves a high-volume office setting supporting payroll for more than 1,000 employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working in payroll or a similar role.
Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and procedures.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software applicable to the business environment and payroll function.
Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence making presentations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage workload, prioritize, meet tight deadlines, multitask, and adapt quickly to changes.
Logical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot payroll software and paycheck discrepancies and determine fair solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in stressful situations.
Trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard employee transactions and payroll information.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English with employees and leaders.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds without assistance.
Ability to sit at a computer for long periods and perform extensive keyboarding.
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and conduct oneself professionally with a courteous, Christ-like attitude in interactions inside and outside the organization.
Represent Bethesda positively in a manner reflecting Christian values and conduct consistent with the Christian Community Policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Paycom experience is a plus.
Significant experience working in multi-state payroll is a plus.

Responsibilities

Understand payroll laws, regulations, wage and hour requirements, and best practices.
Manage payroll workflow to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time, including importing, proofing, editing, processing, and transmitting wages, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, commissions, and manual payments.
Enter approved employee data into the payroll system, including new hires, promotions, and terminations.
Enter and reconcile earnings each pay period and monitor accounts for accuracy.
Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies, reporting issues to managers as needed.
Provide payroll orientation for managers, Executive Directors, and Business Office Managers, including instruction on timekeeping and payroll software.
Analyze and audit information entered into the payroll system by others to ensure accuracy and proper distribution of wages and benefits.
Respond promptly to payroll inquiries.
Prepare reports for upper management and the accounting department each pay period and upon request.
Conduct year-end reporting, including W-2s.
Manage the PayCard program.
Communicate payroll changes and updates effectively with others.
Maintain and update the Payroll Specialist training manual.
Protect employee privacy and confidentiality.
Assist with client and ESS password resets in the payroll system as needed.
Assist with clerical duties, including employment verifications, filing, faxing, copying, scanning, and emailing.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.