Payroll Specialist

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

33d•$30 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 506,563 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96,867 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for various payroll transactions and duties to ensure paychecks are processed timely and accurately. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Three years of payroll related experience, with no more than two year gap to current, required.
Intermediate/a dvanced Excel experience with reports, complex formulas including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and similar functionality used to identify and analyze payroll issues required.
Knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
Ability to demonstrate superior analytical, organization and time management skills
Excellent knowledge of computer applications, such as Excel, Outlook and Word required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG (UKG Pro, Ready and/or Dimensions Workforce Management, BI Reporting, etc.,) strongly preferred.
Previous experience in healthcare industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Using payroll processing system (UKG), ensures timely and accurate processing of various payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
Provides support for semi-monthly payroll processing and off-cycle checks, including production of retro, bonus and final checks
Runs various payroll related reports and performs necessary analysis to audit for and resolve discrepancies
Collaborates with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams to identify and help determine best practices for processes involving cross-functionality within the UKG system
Reviews and completes task flow processes for new hire information and staffing changes in UKG
Reviews direct deposit request forms and educates employees regarding outcomes of available choices, such as multiple bank accounts, etc.
Responds to and assists employee with various pay related issues
Interacts with other Neighborhood staff and outside organizations (e.g., banks, couriers, police department) in accordance with NHC and outside entity requirements
Provides NHC staff with training and support, as needed, for payroll related processes and issues
Assists managers and staff with payroll and timesheet related questions, both by phone and email
Maintains a confidential environment to keep sensitive information secure
Performs other payroll duties as assigned