Payroll Associate

Avera Downtown Building-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$19.25 - $25.00

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

​​Responsible for accurate entry of payroll earnings and deductions and to possess complete understanding of all payroll practices, policies, contracts and procedures ensuring all employees are compensated according to FLSA. Responsible for the timely and courteous follow-up to all customer inquiries. Provides support to the current time and attendance system as needed. ​​

What you will do

• Calculates overtime, differentials, special adjustments, and rates for payment.
• Calculates tax deductions, benefits, and other deductions for unusual or changed payroll data.
• Assists employees to understand payroll calculations and deductions; investigates problems and makes appropriate corrections.
• Prepares payroll data reports and check requests for various payroll withholdings as needed.
• Enters various payroll deductions/changes including, but not limited to: W-4's, direct deposits, PTO cash out/donations, and validate for completeness.
• Supports time and attendance processes as directed, including password resets for employees
• Processes wage garnishments, levies, and child support according to appropriate regulations.
• Provides support in the process of workers' compensation or other pay practices associated with leave.
• Provides verification of income to authorized persons with appropriate signed release from employee.
• Verifies new employees with the appropriate agencies and corrects errors as necessary.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Technical Certificate Certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years payroll experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Salary : $19 - $25