Payroll Specialist, INFOR Implementation – Temporary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital • Sheridan, WY

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About The Position

This temporary, full-time position supports current payroll operations and the payroll portion of the transition to the new multi-tenant Infor system. The role works under the direction of the Payroll Accountant and collaborates with Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and implementation consultants. The position is anticipated to last approximately 12–14 months. There may be an opportunity to transition afterward to a permanent, part-time payroll position, depending on department needs and approval.

The employee will document payroll requirements, support system configuration, validate converted data, participate in payroll testing, investigate discrepancies, and help develop procedures and training materials for ongoing payroll operations. The role also supports go-live preparation and helps resolve payroll issues after implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered if appropriate.
• At least three years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including independent processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, taxes, deductions, retirement, garnishments, and payroll accounting.
• Strong Excel, problem-solving, documentation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience participating in a payroll system implementation, conversion, or significant upgrade.
• Infor payroll experience, particularly with the multi-tenant environment.
• Healthcare payroll experience, including multiple pay rates and shift differentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine payroll processing and department coverage as assigned.
• Learn and document current payroll processes, calculations, reporting, and reconciliations under the supervision of the Payroll Accountant.
• Support payroll implementation activities, deadlines, and outstanding issues.
• Work with internal staff and consultants to establish payroll requirements and support accurate system configuration.
• Review and validate payroll data, earnings and deduction codes, pay calculations, and general ledger mapping.
• Support testing and parallel payroll runs, investigate discrepancies, and document resolutions.
• Validate the flow of information between payroll, timekeeping, HR, benefits, banking, and accounting systems.
• Develop payroll procedures and training materials and assist with staff training.
• Support go-live preparation and resolve payroll issues following implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level