Payroll Specialist

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

18h

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job processes the biweekly payroll of all non-management employees. Handles all payroll office functions in the absence of the manager. Ensures that essential information is communicated to payroll leadership. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3 years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll systems and processing or an accounting setting; OR 1 year of payroll experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
Organization and prioritization skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
Decision-making and delegation skills.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Runs computer payroll programs and subroutines to process biweekly payroll for non-management employees.
Initiates time and attendance processes and follows through to completion.
Enters all adjustments in Lawson, maintains graduate medical education and research standard time records.
Completes or responds to verifications of employment from various lending institutions, local agencies, or other organizations and completes unemployment fraud reports, etc.
Creates and initiates transfer of direct deposit file and federal and FICA taxes.
Initiates and follows through with printing, sealing, sorting, distributing and mailing of checks, receipts and W2s.
Advises employees on matters related to payroll policies and procedures, including clarifications on earnings, withholding and other deductions.
Prepares manual checks, stops payment notices, and files and makes copies of payment records for various departments.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.