Payroll Clerk

Position Title:

Payroll Clerk

Director of Benefits & Compensation – Non‑Exempt

Maintain day‑to‑day payroll functions, including processing the bi‑weekly payroll and payroll reports.

• Process and transmit payroll on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Verify new employee information is uploaded correctly into the payroll system.
• Run Time & Attendance and HR related reports as needed.
• Create and distribute bi‑weekly payroll reports.
• Support the HR Team in conducting HR administrative duties as assigned.

• Prepare a bi‑weekly payroll journal entry for the month‑end financial statements.
• Process monthly PTO accruals.
• Process manual payroll checks through Paychex for terminated employees or corrections to previous payroll checks.
• Set up and maintain records on payroll advances and garnishments.
• Assist Director of Benefits & Compensation in developing reports and schedules for operations and year‑end audit.
• Complete HR analytic reports and compile data for reports.
• All other duties assigned by CHRO.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field (preferred).

Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience processing payroll (required).
• Paycor knowledge (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of payroll regulations (garnishments, taxes, advances).
• Ability to apply these regulations to the bi‑weekly payroll process.
• Understanding and ability to apply Fair Labor Standards Act.

Transportation Requirement:

• May need to travel between company locations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

• N/A.

Competencies:

• Customer Focused, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Accountability, Adaptability.
• Analytical, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork, Ethics, Professionalism, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Computer Skills.

Physical and Work Environment Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the position responsibilities. The role involves routine use of standard office equipment and may occasionally require lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment is an administrative office setting with occasional travel between CareSTL Health sites.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday during normal business hours. The health center reserves the right to change its hours of operation based on the needs of the community it serves.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.