Payroll Specialist

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This position will close on April 5, 2025.

San Luis Valley Health is looking for a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources department. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for all payroll aspects for the organization as well as assist employees with payroll and tax related issues. This position will verify, analyze, and prepare payroll data using ADP to produce accurate and timely payroll while ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws. The Payroll specialist will prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for management. If you are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and want to be a part of a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Need:

• Associate degree or higher with an emphasis in Accounting or Certified Payroll Professional preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years payroll-specific experience required.
• General accounting experience three plus years preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-state payrolls, IRS tax forms, federal, state payroll practices and legal requirements.
• Strong diligence, organization, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be experienced using Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information and have professional customer service skills.

What You'll Do:

• Process bi-weekly payroll data for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, federal, and state regulations, as well as company policies.
• Serve as the primary resource for the ADP Time & Attendance system.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Perform audits and generate reports to support payroll operations and other departments within the company.
• Execute various payroll functions, including garnishment orders, tax forms, and year-end W-2 preparation.
• Provide guidance on payroll procedures and processes.
• Maintain, update and audit payroll and employee records for new hires, terminations, garnishments, levies and company and employee directed changes, as necessary.
• Investigate and resolve any payroll issues.

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.

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