Payroll Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System•Lenexa, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist prepares bi-weekly remittance advices for employee deductions, reviews and performs audits, and answers questions from employees, staff, and outside entities. The role also supports other payroll staff, maintains files, and handles changes to the HR spreadsheet. The position is part of the Accounting Department’s Payroll Subdivision and must meet the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of that department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of office and clerical experience.
Proficiency in Excel, typing, and 10-key.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of payroll experience in a hospital environment.
At least 4 years of experience with UKG Pro time and attendance.
At least 4 years of Workday payroll experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare bi-weekly remittance advices for various employee deductions.
Review and enter retroactive HR spreadsheet changes into UKG Pro and Workday, including job, work rule, and department changes.
Assist with handling unclaimed property.
Receive and process requests for paycheck corrections.
Run and work audits in UKG Pro and Workday.
Assist with bank notifications about potential direct deposit issues, such as closed accounts or incorrect account numbers.
Answer questions from employees, other staff, and outside entities.
File and support other payroll staff.
Handle special assignments and other duties as assigned within Payroll’s deadlines.
Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.