Senior Payroll Analyst

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: CPP Certification preferred, not required Job Description Summary: Analyzes business needs based on industry best practices, defines requirements, implements and tests systems, prepares advanced reporting, and executes compliance in support of all payroll objectives. Job Description: Essential Functions: Audits payroll work-flows and processes for adherence to regulatory guidelines and communicating all issues to Payroll Manager and Payroll Director Assists in the development of service standards, procedures, and controls for human resources and payroll systems, and offers solutions to diagnosed problems. Researches IRS, DOL and FLSA legislation when needed and implements changes as necessary to assure compliance. Provides audit worksheets to both internal and external audit sources based on inquiries and investigations. Provides troubleshooting, problem analysis, debugging, and resolution of payroll system issues. Performs system updates, patches, service releases, and upgrades as needed. Develops complex reports and queries on an as needed basis to provide Payroll data for management, surveys and other hospital staff as necessary. Researches employee inquiries using the HRIS and Payroll systems and resolves problems. Consults with HRIS System Analysts and Information Services in the design and implementation of systems related to Human Resources/Payroll tax processes. The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, accounting, or healthcare administration; or equivalent work-related experience required.
• Excellent personal computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e. Microsoft Word/Excel/Access/Visio) required.
• Experience creating Microsoft Add-in queries or Sequel required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while effectively meeting all deadlines and budgets.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills required to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll, finance, accounting or related field; payroll tax reporting experience and year-end processing desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll practices and regulations including local, state and federal policies/regulations (including FLSA, DOL, IRS, ERISA guidelines & standards).
• Advanced knowledge of payroll systems principles and techniques, and knowledge of information systems principles desired.

Nice To Haves

• CPP Certification preferred, not required
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.

Responsibilities

• Audits payroll work-flows and processes for adherence to regulatory guidelines and communicating all issues to Payroll Manager and Payroll Director
• Assists in the development of service standards, procedures, and controls for human resources and payroll systems, and offers solutions to diagnosed problems.
• Researches IRS, DOL and FLSA legislation when needed and implements changes as necessary to assure compliance.
• Provides audit worksheets to both internal and external audit sources based on inquiries and investigations.
• Provides troubleshooting, problem analysis, debugging, and resolution of payroll system issues.
• Performs system updates, patches, service releases, and upgrades as needed.
• Develops complex reports and queries on an as needed basis to provide Payroll data for management, surveys and other hospital staff as necessary.
• Researches employee inquiries using the HRIS and Payroll systems and resolves problems.
• Consults with HRIS System Analysts and Information Services in the design and implementation of systems related to Human Resources/Payroll tax processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees