Payroll Coordinator

Overview

Under direction of the Payroll Supervisor, this position assists in the review and processing of employee electronic time cards and processing of payroll accurately. Assists the Payroll Supervisor in the preparation of various payroll reports and maintenance of confidential payroll records and files. Answers payroll related inquiries.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

Assists in the review of electronic timecards by established deadlines for accuracy and completeness

Interpret garnishment orders and updates employee records to ensure compliance with the order. Other deduction maintenance as needed to ensure that deductions are accurately withheld and submitted on a timely basis.

Assists in the processing of the bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs including reviewing pay records for accuracy and running applicable pay cycle jobs.

Understanding of company policies and controls to ensure that timecard and payroll transactions are reported, documented, reviewed, and processed according to the company policies and controls.

Assists in the report preparation and submission of federal and state taxes, deductions, and any other withholdings as necessary.

Receives and answers inquiries from managers, supervisors and employees regarding paychecks, deductions, accruals, garnishments, liens, bankruptcies and other payroll-related matters.

Tracks and processes approved reimbursement requests for expense reimbursements, bonuses, tuition reimbursements, PTO Term payouts, etc.

Must be able to work on payroll processing days and be available to work additional hours to ensure payroll processing deadlines are met.

Automatically added: Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Job Specific (Minimum Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required.
* Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems, required.
* Knowledge of relevant computer applications.
* Knowledge of UKG, preferred.


* Knowledge of Infor GHR, preferred.


* Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability analyze technical and financial data.
* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all stakeholders.
* Must have outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.

Education

An Associate Degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, or a closely related field is required or equivalent years of payroll/timekeeping experience.

Experience

Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in accounting/payroll processing and timekeeping operations or a closely related field is required.

Additional work experience in accounting/healthcare is preferred.

Certifications and Licensures

None

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position's duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.