Payroll Specialist

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll team is responsible for all activities required to complete payroll operations. The Payroll Specialist will work as part of the Payroll team and will be primarily responsible for maintaining and processing all aspects of the biweekly & interim payrolls. This position works collaboratively with all departments, including: Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, Accounts Payable and third party administrators to ensure accurate and timely payrolls utilizing the HCM/ERP/Timekeeping Systems.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent customer service skills and work ethic with ability to interact with all level of employees
Knowledge of automated time and attendance system; knowledge of API preferred
2+ years of Workday HCM and Payroll experience
High School diploma (Associates or Bachelors degree preferred) and a minimum of three years in-house payroll experience required.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)/Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)/Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
knowledge of API preferred

Responsibilities

Provide internal customer support for requests from employees, supervisors or department heads in person, via email and telephone for explanation of a payroll related inquiry; research, resolve or route the question(s) or issue(s).
Responsible for overseeing the timely input/processing of W4 and Direct Deposit forms and requests.
Responsible for review and set-up for all garnishment orders including preparation of orders and correspondence for scanning.
Support the Editors and Approvers with daily/weekly review of timesheets to ensure proper application of MHS policies; contact departments to resolve issues.
Run delivered payroll reports in timekeeping system and ERP system; Prepare, review and take appropriate action on audit reports to verify and/or process data.
Audit pre & post payroll to ensure the accuracy of hours, wages, tax deductions, garnishments, voluntary deductions and benefit accruals; applicably research, resolve and route issue(s).
Process bi-weekly payroll through to delivery of checks, payslips and transmission of files to outside banks and agencies.
Balance and prepare tax data for quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and any other related reports.
Assist in facilitating payroll timekeeping system classes and provide individual assistance with timekeeping system as needed to employees, editors and approvers.
Assist payroll management and systems analyst with software and hardware issues.
Assist with payroll testing for software upgrades, patches and enhancements.
Work on special projects as assigned, as well as cross train to support other team members.
Must have accountability for the above job responsibilities