Specialist, Payroll Operations

DaVita Kidney Care • Federal Way, WA

6d • $23 - $29

About The Position

The Specialist, Payroll Operations audits time and attendance and payroll records for large groups in a multi-state, multi-company environment. The role uses basic knowledge of payroll regulations, Federal, State and Local laws, company policies, and best practices to support compliance. It works with other teams within the payroll department and across the Village.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of paycheck calculations, including pre-tax and post-tax deductions and how they translate to Form W-2.
• Basic working knowledge of payroll, processes, procedures, and payroll systems.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information and issues with discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the UKG / Kronos Timekeeping System.
• Payroll processing experience in a fully integrated HCM environment.
• Working knowledge of timekeeping processes and systems.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Audit, correct, and process payroll and timekeeping records to ensure teammate time and pay are accurately calculated in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Keep the timekeeping system and Workday in sync through necessary manual entries and documentation of changes.
• Verify Paid Time Off accruals, balances, and transfers.
• Work with the Payroll Support Center to resolve teammate payroll payment concerns using Service Now.
• Prepare and process daily on-demand payments.
• Regularly review and resolve transactions in the assigned group.
• Recalculate pay for retroactive hourly rate changes, missing hours, or missing amounts when Workday does not support the transactions.
• Identify and calculate overpayments; obtain leadership approval for wage recoupment or debt forgiveness; communicate with current and former teammates about overpayments and collection; and process appropriate Workday and Kronos entries to record collections or debt forgiveness.
• Assist with updating and testing process documentation and participate in system testing.
• Perform recurring benefit entries.
• Process reissues for banking rejects, remove payment elections, and communicate with teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and PTO cash out.
• Family resources.
• EAP counseling sessions.
• Access to Headspace.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED