Job Information
Highmark Health Payroll Specialist in Frankfort, Kentucky
Company :
Highmark Health
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job processes the exempt, non-exempt, and union bi-weekly pay for the Highmark Health enterprise. This job conducts analysis, audits, and reconciliations to process and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues ensuring a smooth bi-weekly payroll processing for the exempt, non-exempt and union population. Also confirms that payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure payroll reporting, payments, and internal controls are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations. This includes researching and interpreting federal and state regulatory requirements and resolving tax, withholding, garnishments and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
Ensure programmed calculations in automated system perform accurately on standard workday, PTO, holiday, STD, or other conditions affecting employees pay or accounting distribution.
Validate timekeeping data from employees. Verify validity of charges, schedules, and calculations, review time sheets, reports, and work schedules: review and reconcile errors with employees, management and within system.
Research and resolve employee payroll questions and issues received via Service Request, and provide excellent customer service by responding quickly and in a courteous and satisfactory manner.
May manually calculate wages and post wage data for temporary work, bonuses, PTO,terminations, and special payroll requirements.
Perform analyses and reviews of data and develop reports to process payroll in an efficient and controlled manner.
Other duties as assigned and requested.
EDUCATION
Required
- Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Human Resources
Substitutions
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of payroll processing experience
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Human Resources
EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years of payroll processing in a multi-state environment
Experience with timekeeping systems such as Workday or Kronos
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Preferred
Experience processing union pay
Workday pay and timekeeping or Kronos
Experience with Salesforce
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to quickly learn and utilize new systems
Organized and the ability to establish process improvements to become more efficient
Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility
Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications
Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organization and prioritization skills
High degree of integrity while working with confidential information discreetly and appropriately
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (other than English)
None
TRAVEL REQUIRED
0%-25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Does Not Apply
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Does Not Apply
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Does Not Apply
Physical work site required
Yes
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$21.53
Pay Range Maximum:
$32.30
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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