Payroll Specialist

UnityPoint Health
$21.20/Hr.-$31.80/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
3620 Southwest 61st Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
Remote: Yes Area of Interest: Business Professionals FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: HR Shared Services Shift: Day Shift - 8 hours - 5 days per week Job ID: 161625 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Payroll Specialist - Remote Full Time Benefits Day Shift, flexible start time Are you a payroll expert with a passion for accuracy and excellent customer service? Join our AskHR Payroll Team as a Payroll Specialist, where you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, assisting with escalations, and providing training support. This position requires independent judgment within established guidelines while collaborating with the AskHR Payroll Manager as needed. Your contributions will directly support affiliate HR departments and enhance their operational effectiveness. Candidates with UKG WorkForce experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Payroll Administration Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for payroll within assigned departments. Calculate payroll adjustments, including wages, PTO balances, and alternate rates. Perform W-4 and direct deposit maintenance and coordinate pay-related entries. Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy by working with timekeepers and managers. Train timekeepers and team members on Timekeeping software to ensure compliance. Analyze reports and data to provide ongoing payroll guidance as the designated Master Timekeeper. Clearly communicate errors and adjustments through Case Management. Maintain detailed documentation of timekeeping environment setups. Join us and help shape an efficient and service-driven payroll experience! Qualifications Qualifications: Associates Degree in Accounting, Human Resources or Business or 2 years payroll experience Microsoft Office Suite experience Critical thinking skills and detail oriented FPC or CPP Certification preferred Experience: 3 years of payroll experience in the areas of administration, processing, analysis and customer service Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Knowledge of Federal, State and local tax regulations Complex knowledge of payroll processing and software. Leadership and communication skills around efficiency, clarity, and diplomacy Strong customer service skills and a customer focus Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively and work with all levels of employees throughout the UnityPoint Health, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Infor-Lawson and UKG Workforce experience preferred