Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate computation and execution of monthly and semi-monthly and other periodic compensation transactions. The person in this role should be able to communicate effectively and resolve colleague's questions with consistently demonstrated service excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating with Human Resources and Physician Services as necessary for initial processing of newly hired colleagues
- Maintaining colleague compensation files
- Coordinating documentation processing for terminated colleagues
- Reviewing scheduling, shift assignment and revenue reports from operating units supporting payroll compensation
- Coordinating with operating units to assure timely and accurate submission of information
- Performing compensation calculations in time for scheduled pay dates
- Performing timely inputs and review within payroll processing service to submit accurate payrolls
- Maintaining and reviewing criteria for bonus determination; documenting and reporting bonus determinations
- Maintaining and reviewing documentation for colleague advances and other transactions
- Maintaining and reviewing documentation for levies, garnishments and similar transactions
- Researching and resolving various tax questions with payroll service
- Researching and resolving colleague's compensation questions to colleague's satisfaction in a service-oriented manner
- Advising management about general and specific issues regarding compensation payments, particularly those issues related to perceptions of communication with colleagues
- Performing other related duties and special projects as assigned by manager
Values
- Work Ethic – Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude
- Communication: The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently
- Relationship Building and Maintenance: The ability to create and nourish healthy, strong relationships, as the face of Sound
- Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, anticipate needs; ability to make good decisions with incomplete, ambiguous information
- Adaptability – Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve and be coachable
- Resourceful – Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out, not afraid to ask questions when necessary
- Commitment – Demonstrates a dedication to the job, project, organization, customer/clients, and co-workers
- Strategic Thinker: Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action
- Self-Motivated: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next
- Collaborative: Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, comfortable with other MS Office Suite applications
- Able to handle confidential material in a professional manner
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment
Education and Experience
- College-level tax, business or accounting courses desirable
- At least 4-5 years compensation processing experience
- Excellent oral communication, good written communication skills
- Demonstrated service excellence (both internal and external customers)
Pay Range
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience, geographical location, and size/complexity of the program being supported.
4-5 years compensation processing experience; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office; ability to handle confidential material; strong interpersonal and communication skills; college-level tax, business or accounting courses desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- processing payroll
- maintaining compensation files
- resolving compensation questions
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 52,000 – 62,400 / year
- Languages: English
About Sound Physicians
A healthcare organization providing physician services and support. — Industry: Healthcare