Sr Payroll Specialist - Payroll - Full Time

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job will be responsible for processing and supporting all payroll functions specifically relating to biweekly payrolls, leave plans, and timekeeping for all company employees. Maintains confidentiality in a professional and discretionary manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree

Required – 5 years of Payroll experience

Preferred – Experience with payroll processing for large companies

Project management experience

Preferred – Certified Payroll Professional

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Good judgement and conflict resolution skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Process payroll leave plans and maintain the auditing and updates pertaining to physician leave.
• Organize and develop testing plans with all payroll-related special projects (i.e. Lean Projects).
• Audit payroll processes such as additional pay and other uploads.
• Prepare and process payroll for all of the company.
• Enter all adjustments in Workday and Kronos systems.
• Create reporting for leadership.
• Advise employees on matters related to payroll policies and procedures, including clarifications on earnings, withholding and other deductions.
• Create and initiate transfer of direct deposit file and bank files.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintain and comply with the Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and other compliance-related concerns.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or…