Senior Payroll Analyst

UHS•King of Prussia, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The UHS Corporate Accounting Department is hiring a Senior Payroll Analyst to provide advanced payroll processing for multiple behavioral health facilities, support the team, and serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Payroll operations. This role oversees payroll accuracy, supports complex payroll transactions, and assists with process improvement, optimization, and training. UHS is a dynamic organization driven by its passion for healthcare, providing high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually across its national network of facilities. This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote.

Requirements

Associates degree required with 5- 8 years of payroll experience including 2 or more years of Workday experience in lieu of college requirement.
Advanced Workday Payroll knowledge along with knowledge of complex payroll tax and wage regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting large or complex payroll environments and payroll process improvement.
Proficient data entry skills and a proven knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead payroll processing activities to ensure accurate and timely payroll completion.
Review payroll data audits and reconciliations prior to final payroll processing.
Process complex payroll transactions including adjustments, terminations, and supplemental pay.
Ensure compliance with internal controls along with supporting internal/external audit requests.
Serve as a payroll subject matter expert.
Identify process improvement and efficiency opportunities.
Provide support and guidance to payroll team members.
Assist Payroll Manager with payroll operations.
Safeguards the confidentiality of all payroll information, releasing details only as required by law or on a “need to know” basis to appropriate payroll, human resource, supervisory personnel, and external agencies.
Adjust hours, as needed, for payroll processing and finance deadlines.