Payroll Specialist

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist manages all aspects of OSF HealthCare’s payroll process to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities include collecting employee timekeeping data, calculating wages, processing deductions, issuing paychecks, maintaining accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with tax and employment laws, and addressing employee questions about pay and deductions. This is an onsite position in Peoria and is paid hourly.

OSF HealthCare describes its total rewards package as including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings designed to support employees at different stages of life and career. Expected pay is $23.35–$27.48 per hour; actual pay depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Two years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of common fiscal year and year-end procedures in a payroll department.
• Ability to analyze and solve arithmetical problems.
• Well organized and attentive to details.
• Ability to work on several problems at one time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting.
• American Payroll Association Certified Payroll Processor (CPP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect employee timekeeping data.
• Calculate wages and process deductions.
• Issue paychecks and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Ensure compliance with tax and employment laws.
• Address employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions.
• Manage payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree