Payroll Specialist

**Payroll Specialist (Healthcare)**:
**Gaithersburg, MD**:
Interim HealthCare - Montgomery County & Southern MD is seeking a **Payroll Specialist with experience in a Healthcare setting **to join our team in **Gaithersburg, Maryland.** The Payroll Specialist will be **responsible for processing and managing payroll for all employees within the franchise, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments**. This is a **full-time** individual contributor role within the Accounting & Finance department. **2+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a healthcare or franchise setting.**

**Compensation & Benefits**:
The Payroll Specialist role offers a competitive salary of $45,000 to $50,000 per year, paid biweekly. In addition, Interim HealthCare offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

**Responsibilities**:

- Process payroll for employees using payroll software, accurately and timely
- Review and verify timecards, attendance records, and changes in pay rates for accuracy
- Calculate and process deductions including taxes, insurance, and retirement contributions
- Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws
- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll data, including new hire information and changes in employee status
- Respond to employee inquiries and resolve any payroll-related issues
- Work with external vendors such as benefits providers to ensure accurate and timely payments
- Generate and distribute payroll reports as needed
- Assist with year-end reporting and tax filing
- Participate in audits and ensure all payroll documentation is accurate and available for review
- Stay up-to-date with any changes in payroll laws and regulations

**Requirements**:

- High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
- **2+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a healthcare or franchise setting**:

- Working knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with payroll software, such as **ADP or Paychex**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

**Preference**:Familiarity with ADP, Matrix Care, Microsoft Office**

EEOC statement:
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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