Sr Payroll Specialist

About the position

WELCOME! Are you passionate about making a difference in your career and continuously growing and developing both personally and professionally? If so, apply at Fraser! Each position at Fraser has a direct impact on our clients. As a leading provider of Mental Health and Autism Services in the Midwest, we serve clients with a broad range of needs and diagnoses from birth through adulthood. We provide our employees with opportunities for professional development, mentor and support, customized career ladders, staff development and training programs. Take your career to the next level, and join our team! Fraser is seeking a Sr. Payroll Specialist that will lead payroll operations and ensure accurate accounting of the payroll cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bi-weekly payroll cycle, manual or off-cycle payrolls, and transmission of payroll information.
• Audit and save pre and post payroll reports; research issues or errors and determine resolution.
• Review and approve all types of employment changes submitted by Human Resources; research and collaborate with HR team to resolve workflow accuracy issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the timekeeping system processes and procedures.
• Establish and maintain Fraser procedures for entering all payroll data and documents into Human Capital Management database.
• Train Payroll Administrators and act as first level of support regarding payroll tasks.
• Oversee management of garnishments, child support orders, and payments.
• Perform year-end/year-begin tasks in collaboration with the Payroll Manager. Perform year-end adjustments as directed.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or related field required.
• For those with AA/AS degree: 3-4 years equivalent experience or comparable Fraser experience required.
• 3-4 years of payroll experience including experience with payroll/HR databases (UKG preferred) and report writing, required if BA/BS degree achieved.
• 5-7 years of such experience required without degree achieved.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion with a focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness and reflection.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Life, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Work-Life Balance; 5 weeks of paid time off annually (18 days PTO + 9 Paid Holidays)
• Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser-organized events
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented culture