Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Technician performs complex tasks involving coordination between Human Resources, Accounting Services, Information Technology and Departments to ensure the timely and accurate processing of PCH payroll, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. (Required)
Experience
3 years of related high volume payroll experience (Required)
Experience with automated time & attendance system such as Kronos or API. (Preferred)
Experience with in-house payroll system such as Lawson or Peoplesoft. (Preferred)
Certifications
Functional Payroll Professional or Certified Payroll Professional certification (Preferred)
Special Skills
Ability to work in a high volume environment and meet strict deadlines (Required)
Knowledge of payroll practices and procedures as they relate to a health care organization (Preferred)
Ability to operate a personal computer using Windows environment software, including MS Word, Excel and or department standard software. (Required)
Ability to follow oral and written directions. (Required)
Ability to work with diverse groups of employees and departments. (Required)
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and provide excellent customer service using tact and diplomacy. (Required)
Ability to operate ten-key adding and other office machines as needed to ensure accuracy of data, make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately and perform arithmetic calculations involving percentages and fractions. (Required)