Payroll Specialist

Overview

A behavioral health organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to assist facility payroll personnel with accurate and timely payroll processing. This full-time remote role involves maintaining precise employee records, supporting all payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and producing related reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely payroll processing for facility personnel
• Maintain accurate and timely records of employee information
• Perform analysis, reconciliation, and audits of timekeeping and payroll data
• Process and monitor wage garnishments, tax liens, child support orders, and required notifications
• Ensure accuracy of all new hire data and changes processed via the payroll system
• Process leaves of absence and terminations in the payroll system in a timely manner
• Manage 401K withholding and common benefit withholdings
• Process employment verifications, unemployment claims, disability claims, and other payroll or benefits-related documents
• Maintain a solid audit trail and produce related reports
• Adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume environment with flexibility and multitasking

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Time & Attendance administration; knowledge of UKG Workforce Management preferred
• Minimum of 3 years processing payroll; knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow is required
• Associate degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, accounting, math, writing, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $28 - $34 USD per hour (final salary based on skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation and paid sick leave
• Sick leave buy back
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Scholarship program
• Qualifying supervision for BBS associates
• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Service awards
• Jury duty pay

Location

• Full-time remote position

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity, providing reasonable accommodations during the application or recruiting process upon request.