Payroll Specialist (Full-Time)

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining payroll systems and processing payroll accurately and in a timely manner, according to agency policies and applicable laws and regulations.

This position offers an excellent benefits package including fully paid medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Requirements:

• Processes payroll for employees to include reviewing, entering, and maintaining accurate records to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, benefits, pay rates, tax withholdings, garnishments, address changes, etc.
• Prepares 403(b) related information to include employee contributions, employer matching contribution, and on-line breakdown and payment.
• Tracks and compiles employees’ PTO and/or sick leave.
• Reviews and prepares information related to employee reimbursements.
• Works closely with the Human Resources Department to ensure accurate employee data.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies through information collection and analysis.
• Addresses employee queries relating to payroll issues.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role.
• Proficiency with automated payroll systems such as ADP; knowledge of QuickBooks desirable.
• Experience in payroll taxes and payroll tax reporting.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with an aptitude in problem solving.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to respond well to supervision and to work independently when appropriate.
• Capacity to work well with other employees to foster a respectful and professional work and customer service-based environment.

Preferred applicant will be required to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen, following a job offer.

Klamath Hospice and Palliative Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.