Payroll System Administration Specialist

Payroll System Administration Specialist

Base pay range: $31.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago provides a dynamic environment focused on delivering compassionate and equitable healthcare.
WE ARE INSIGHT: We believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. In the Bronzeville area of Chicago, we build a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. Our mission is to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care to our patients.
PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE!

General

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager, Accounting, the Payroll Specialist processes bi-weekly payrolls, supplemental payrolls, and prepares payroll related files (including payroll taxes, garnishment, child support, etc.) for submission to bank and other agencies. The Payroll Specialist will also perform other payroll-related duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes payroll information, e.g. hourly time sheets, withholding information, benefits, garnishment calculations to provide input to check generation system.
• Interface from Kronos to Lawson.
• Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (W-4, time sheets, etc.) to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Reconcile reports such as medical insurance payments, 401(k) deductions to ensure accuracy of information.
• Responds to payroll related written and verbal inquiries (garnishments, payroll processes, etc.).
• Prepare reports, filings, correspondence and other written materials (payroll reports, W-2s, 941, etc.) to provide written reference and comply with state & federal requirements.
• Performs all other payroll related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma required. Associate degree in accounting or similar business fields preferred.
• Strong working experience and knowledge in electronic time-and-attendance software preferred.
• Previous Kronos and experience preferred.
• Previous training education in Payroll and accounting related curriculum required.
• Strong knowledge of federal & state payroll/tax related regulations preferred.
• Good PC skills including proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Good interpersonal skill and be able to work well with others in different levels (managers, staff, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and be able to work with large quantity of complex information required.
• Strong work ethic required.
• Be able to work well under pressure to meet internal and external (bank / government) deadlines preferred.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!