Specialist, Payroll Operations

DaVita Kidney Care • Federal Way, WA

1d • $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 applies basic knowledge of payroll regulations, including federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and best practices to support compliance. The Specialist works with 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- and post-tax deductions and how they translate to Form W-2.
• Basic working knowledge of payroll, payroll processes and procedures, and payroll systems.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft 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 synchronized by making necessary manual entries and documenting changes.
• Verify paid time off accruals, balances, and transfers.
• Work with the Payroll Support Center to resolve teammates’ payroll-payment concerns using ServiceNow.
• Prepare and process daily on-demand payments.
• Review and resolve transactions in the assigned group.
• Recalculate pay following 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 the appropriate Workday and Kronos entries.
• Assist with updating and testing process documentation and participate in system testing.
• Perform recurring benefit entries as assigned.
• Process reissues for banking rejects, remove payment elections, and communicate with teammates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and PTO cash out.
• Family resources and 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.

What This Job Offers

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