What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Care Options for Kids?
Care Options for Kids connects leading pediatric specialists with families to provide best-in-class pediatric nursing, therapy, and school-based services. We seamlessly integrate into children’s lives by bringing individualized care to children where they live, work, and play.
Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians to meet children where they are by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens. This focus allows our clinicians to obtain optimal work-life balance.
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for our corporate office in Eatontown, NJ. The Payroll Specialist will report to the Payroll Director and is responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
Responsibilities of Position
1. Ensures accurate payroll deductions for employee contributions, including insurance and garnishments
2. Assists with processing year-end information, including W-2s
3. Supports accurate processing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping of multi-state payroll
4. Resolves payroll issues and discrepancies as they arise
5. Assists in training new field and internal employees and provides ongoing support as needed
6. Helps maintain payroll systems and ensures accurate user training and operational procedures
7. Works with cross-functional teams and outside vendors to support process improvements and new initiatives
8. Ensure excellent customer service for team members and external parties in relation to payroll matters
9. Investigates and resolves discrepancies in payroll information in a timely manner
10. Performs analysis, generates reports, and assists the HR and finance teams with special projects
11. Performs other duties as assigned in a professional matter
Job Conditions
1. Position may be stressful in terms of meeting deadlines
2. Travel is required on occasion
Qualifications
1. Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred
2. Solid understanding of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal counts, and payroll taxes
3. Two years’ experience in payroll, preferably in the health care field
4. Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment is preferred
5. Knowledge of payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels
6. Experience with ADP, Paycom, or UKG is a plus
7. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
8. Strong accuracy and attention to detail
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. The ability to prioritize
What we Offer:
If you are the best at what you do, and are ready to work with an innovative, positive and supportive organization, please contact us today.
Care Options For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Care Options For Kids is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Care Options For Kids hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. Care Options For Kids believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.
*Restrictions Apply
Our pediatric specialists are committed to providing high-quality pediatric services that help children and families live their best lives. We empower our community of clinicians to meet children where they are by providing the support and resources necessary to decrease administrative burdens. This focus allows our clinicians to obtain optimal work-life balance.
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for our corporate office in Eatontown, NJ. The Payroll Specialist will report to the Payroll Director and is responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
Responsibilities of Position
1. Ensures accurate payroll deductions for employee contributions, including insurance and garnishments
2. Assists with processing year-end information, including W-2s
3. Supports accurate processing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping of multi-state payroll
4. Resolves payroll issues and discrepancies as they arise
5. Assists in training new field and internal employees and provides ongoing support as needed
6. Helps maintain payroll systems and ensures accurate user training and operational procedures
7. Works with cross-functional teams and outside vendors to support process improvements and new initiatives
8. Ensure excellent customer service for team members and external parties in relation to payroll matters
9. Investigates and resolves discrepancies in payroll information in a timely manner
10. Performs analysis, generates reports, and assists the HR and finance teams with special projects
11. Performs other duties as assigned in a professional matter
Job Conditions
1. Position may be stressful in terms of meeting deadlines
2. Travel is required on occasion
Qualifications
1. Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred
2. Solid understanding of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal counts, and payroll taxes
3. Two years’ experience in payroll, preferably in the health care field
4. Experience working in a multi-state payroll environment is preferred
5. Knowledge of payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels
6. Experience with ADP, Paycom, or UKG is a plus
7. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
8. Strong accuracy and attention to detail
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
10. The ability to prioritize
What we Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to Join a Rapidly Growing, Fast-Paced Organization!
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families
- $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually
If you are the best at what you do, and are ready to work with an innovative, positive and supportive organization, please contact us today.
Care Options For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Care Options For Kids is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Care Options For Kids hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. Care Options For Kids believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.
*Restrictions Apply
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
