PAYROLL SPECIALIST (REMOTE)

NEW HOPE CAROLINAS INC•Rock Hill, SC

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is a key member of our Employee Experience & Talent team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance standards. The Payroll Specialist will play a vital role in maintaining payroll records, resolving payroll-related issues, managing employee benefits, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our financial and EE&T operations.

Requirements

4+ years of related experience in payroll.
High School Diploma or GED.
Proven experience processing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records.
Working knowledge of payroll processes, tax withholding, wage and hour requirements, compliance standards, and employee benefits deductions.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, and any state-mandated employment clearances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, or other regulated healthcare environment.
Experience with multi-state payroll processing and applicable state and local payroll requirements.
Experience with payroll systems such as Paycom, UKG, ADP, or similar platforms.
Experience with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and withholdings.
Review and verify time sheets, attendance records, and overtime.
Stay current with federal, state, and local tax regulations to ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.
Ensure payroll tax returns and other related documents are submitted via HRIS in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee profiles, tax information, and benefit deductions.
Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
Ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations, including eligibility determination, enrollment, reporting, and communication with employees.
Manage open enrollment processes and provide assistance to employees with benefit-related inquiries.
Coordinate with benefit providers to ensure accurate and timely administration.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, deductions, tax-related concerns, and benefits.
Address and resolve payroll and benefits-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
Generate and distribute payroll reports to management as needed.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses for finance and HR departments.
Conduct regular audits to ensure payroll and benefits accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits.