Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing all payroll and benefits related activities for Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare's network of services. Position is responsible for ensuring centralized payroll processes are carried out in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy, in accordance with all federal, state and local requirements. The Payroll Specialist processes bi-weekly payroll for the Mental Health division of Odyssey operations.

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with practice leaders, facility team members, network HR team members, and Odyssey Network team members.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with human resource vendors, to include: third-party benefits administrators, liability brokers, HRIS/Payroll, and occupational healthcare.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Processes bi-weekly payroll transactions for designated multi-state locations with a high degree of accuracy.
2. Updates retirement deferral changes, processes contributions and funding in a timely manner.
3. Updates payroll dashboard data.
4. Monitors and processes all direct deposit returns in collaboration with AP.
5. Functions as final expense approver in Paycom ensuring timely and accurate expense reimbursements.
6. Follows up and monitors outstanding payroll approvals including but not limited to punch changes, time-off requests, and personnel action forms ahead of payroll deadlines.
7. Process all manual checks in collaboration with accounting and facility-based HR team members in accordance with state requirements.
8. Generates and processes all retro payment calculations.
9. Submits all garnishment orders for processing and inclusion in payroll.
10. Researches and resolves any payroll errors, questions from Accounting Department, and/or tax related questions.
11. Assists with benefits enrollment data, reporting and reconciliation.
12. Monitors payroll inbox and responds timely to payroll related questions and issues.
13. Track/reconciles missed benefits deductions.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Keeps abreast of new/changing federal, state, and local wage and hour legislation.
   • Recommends process improvements as appropriate.
2. Maintains a high level of security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Position requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience.

Skill Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of the payroll function including procedures, preparation, internal controls, and taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software.
• Demonstrated alignment with Odyssey’s mission and values.

What we offer

• Multiple Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Six Annual Paid Holidays Plus One Floating Holiday
• Generous Team Member Referral Program

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 Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Odyssey reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”