What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN)?
Brief Description
Are you a payroll professional with a desire for professional growth and development? Then come join our Payroll team as a Payroll Specialist at BHN! This role is hybrid, primarily remote with in-office attendance needed approximately 1 day every 2 weeks at our Springfield, MA location (free parking). Occasional in-office attendance for additional trainings or meetings as needed.
BHN’s Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for processing information for new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, time sheets, rate changes, and retroactive adjustments. Additionally, Payroll Specialists create required reports and follow up with supervisors regarding employee timesheets. Payroll Specialists will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of payroll journal entries, quarterly and annual filings (941s and W2s), and in the set-up and maintenance of earnings, deductions, and tax codes.
Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
Requirements
Payroll Specialist Requirements:
Are you a payroll professional with a desire for professional growth and development? Then come join our Payroll team as a Payroll Specialist at BHN! This role is hybrid, primarily remote with in-office attendance needed approximately 1 day every 2 weeks at our Springfield, MA location (free parking). Occasional in-office attendance for additional trainings or meetings as needed.
BHN’s Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for processing information for new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, time sheets, rate changes, and retroactive adjustments. Additionally, Payroll Specialists create required reports and follow up with supervisors regarding employee timesheets. Payroll Specialists will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of payroll journal entries, quarterly and annual filings (941s and W2s), and in the set-up and maintenance of earnings, deductions, and tax codes.
Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.
Requirements
Payroll Specialist Requirements:
- 2-5 years of payroll experience
- UKG/Kronos software experience a nice to have
- Advanced Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables) required
- Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word) experience
- Knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
