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Payroll Speclst

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Overview

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist - by performing quality checks among the team, assisting with escalations,andtrainingaspects.Thispositionisresponsiblefor making independent judgement within established limits, seeking guidance from the AskHR Payroll Manager when needed, in order to provide excellent customerservicebymeetingdesignatedservicelevelsandcustomersatisfaction.TheservicesprovidedbytheAskHRteambringvaluetothe affiliateHRdepartmentsandsupporttheirstrategicandoperationalinitiatives.

Candidates wtih UKG WorkForce experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a
  • remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

  • Serves as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for assigned affiliates within the AskHR-Payroll Team.
  • Calculate adjustments for items such as wages, PTO balances and Alternate Rates,
  • Performs W-4 and Direct Deposit Maintenance, coordinate other pay related entries into Lawson and Kronos for processing by payroll for assigned affiliates.
  • Processing of payroll through the time and attendance system, working with timekeepers and managers to ensure accuracy.
  • Train Timekeepers and Employees on Kronos Timekeeping software as requested for designated affiliates to ensure payroll compliance and responsibilities.
  • Provide excellent customer service to UnityPoint Health employees.
  • Pull reports and analyze data to provide ongoing guidance to the designated affiliates as their Master Timekeeper.
  • Maintain documents outlining the setup of each Kronos environment.
  • Clearing and concisely communicate errors and adjustments through Case Management
  • Administrative Support

  • IndependentlyservesasthefirstlevelofescalationforAskHR-Payrollteam.
  • Responsibleforonboardingofnewteammembers.Providessupplementaltrainingtoteamonnewpolicies,proceduresandrevisionsincurrentlaws.Will partner with AskHR-Service Center to execute necessary training.
  • DailytrackingofAskHR-PayrollEnwisencaseworkload.MonitorsanddistributesEnwisencasestothecorrespondingPayrollSpecialisttostaywithinmandatedSLA’s.
  • Pull statistics daily and analyze for any trends to report to the Payroll Manager
  • MonthlyauditingofqualitywithintheAskHR-Payrollteamcasesandphonecalls. Analyze data and provide direct feedback to team members
  • Will act as a back-up for AskHR-Payroll Manager, AskHR-Operations team members and / or Manager, HR Shared Services
  • Responsibleforspecialprojectsfromdevelopmenttoimplementationasassigned
  • Qualifications

    Education :

  • AssociatesDegreeinHumanResourcesorBusiness or 2 years payroll experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • FPCorCPPCertificationpreferred
  • Experience :

  • 3yearsofpayrollexperienceintheareasofadministration,processing,analysisand / orcustomerservice
  • Skills :

  • MSOffice(Excel,Word,Outlook)
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and local tax regulations
  • Complexknowledgeofpayrollprocessingandsoftware.
  • Leadership and communication skills around efficiency, clarity, and diplomacy
  • Strong customer service skills and a customer focus
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicateeffectively and workwithalllevelsofemployeesthroughouttheUnityPointHealth,itssubsidiariesandaffiliates.
  • Infor-LawsonandKronos experience preferred
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