Senior Payroll Specialist - Behavioral Health 901

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.

The office is located in Alameda California.  This is a Hybrid role with required, periodic travel to the corporate office.

Full Time | 7:30am - 4:00pm | Monday-Friday

Expected starting wage is $34.43 - $42.52.  Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.  

POSITION SUMMARY
In close coordination with the Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist participates in all aspects of the bi-weekly payroll cycle. The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures compliance with Telecare procedures as well as union, state, and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
• Provides support in all areas of payroll cycle as needed, including processing bi-weekly payroll, garnishments and levies, manual checks/adjustments, LOA payment integration and Kronos timekeeping review and audit
• Assists in review and updating of all payroll policies and procedures to maximize efficiency of payroll cycle
• Assists in special projects designed to streamline systems and workflow
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed for the timely generation of payroll (i.e. timely accurate paychecks are issued in accordance with state and federal regulations)
• Remains current with federal, state, rulings by studying existing, and new legislation (e.g. APA, seminars/webinars)
• Keeps abreast of system upgrades and assists with special projects and testing
• Assists with accurate and timely quarter and year-end tax reconciliation and reporting
• Handles escalated customer service issues, while keeping Payroll Manager informed;
• Assists Payroll Specialists with questions and workflow as needed in the absence of the Payroll Manager
• Relates with others in a positive and professional manner so that maximum job results are produced
• Maintains payroll schedule/calendar for processing in coordination with Telecare and bank holidays
• Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions while keeping manager informed
• Compose a variety of correspondence and reports, which requires judgment regarding content, accuracy, and completeness
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

Position requires driving own personal vehicle for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Ten (10) years of payroll experience, including progressive responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience with payroll systems and processes for a medium to large organization
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and principals of payroll preparation and processing
• Experience with financial record keeping, including accounting theories as applied to payroll transactions
• Experience with UltiPro (preferred) and automated time and attendance systems, such as Kronos Timekeeper
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Excel and Word. Kronos, BI and UltiPro experience highly preferred
• Experience with multi state garnishment and wage levy processing
• Necessary skills include the ability to work with minimal direction and the ability to effectively organize work, including a broad knowledge of accounting/general office procedures and ability to follow detailed complex instructions
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

Preferred:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Administration, Payroll Certification or related work/business experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external departmental staff, as demonstrated by the ability to communicate policies and procedures clearly
• Strong research, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to strategically prioritize payroll and multiple projects as necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit and to do simple grasping occasionally. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Salary : $34 - $43