Payroll Manager

BASIC FUNCTION:  The Payroll Manager serves as a member of the Finance Department at Grand River Hospital District and is responsible for managing payroll processing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information. 
• Directs the resolution of complex payroll issues or errors.
• Maintains employee payroll records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage and deductions.
• Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions and nontaxable wages.
• Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and worker’s compensation payments.
• Processes annual W2s in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Files all federal and state payroll tax reports and payments.
• Performs monthly and quarterly reviews and reconciliations of payroll liability accounts.
• Performs analytical reviews of payroll and financial records to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
• Maintains knowledge of current payroll principles, advises management on needed actions, and implements new or revised policies and procedures in order to comply with legal and accounting regulations.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems and procedures.
• Trains new employees, supervisors and directors on timekeeping systems and procedures.
• Ensures timecard accuracy and works with supervisors and directors on timecard discrepancies.
• Works with HR to review and update the payroll policy and procedure annually.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One to five years of working experience in a similar role; and experience in a hospital setting; and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) license preferred.  

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $50.00 - $57.00 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.