As the Payroll System Specialist this role is under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, utilizes knowledge of commonly used payroll principles, practices, concepts and procedures in the preparation, processing and maintenances of payroll for approximately 33,000 employees in a $5 billion organization on a bi-weekly/semi-monthly basis. Uses tools like Kbace, Discoverer and Excel to analyze and audit payroll data to prevent errors in employee’s paychecks. Tests all aspects of the payroll process during system upgrades.
As the Payroll System Specialist this role is under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, utilizes knowledge of commonly used payroll principles, practices, concepts and procedures in the preparation, processing and maintenances of payroll for approximately 33,000 employees in a $5 billion organization on a bi-weekly/semi-monthly basis. Uses tools like Kbace, Discoverer and Excel to analyze and audit payroll data to prevent errors in employee’s paychecks. Tests all aspects of the payroll process during system upgrades.
Education
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional preferred
Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications
CPP preferred
Experience & Knowledge:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering the complete payroll process which includes generating, analyzing, and reconciling payroll reports.
• 2 year working knowledge of Kronos and Oracle HR/payroll systems and interface experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of advanced principles and practices of payroll accounting and financial record keeping required.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, with good analytical and problem solving ability.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong PC skills utilizing analytical tools and in particular, strong Excel skills to include macros, v-lookup and pivot tables.
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment required.
• Strong work ethic required.
Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:
• Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (i.e. printers, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.) required.
• Advanced knowledge of Word and Excel to include v-lookup, pivot tables and macros required
• Excellent report creation skills required.
• Experience with time and attendance timekeeping system(s) required. Kronos experience preferred.
• Oracle or HR/PR experience preferred.
University Hospitals
Chardon, OH