Payroll Specialist (Partially Remote Option)

Description

Strongly preferred: Experience in Payroll & Human Resources

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Do worthwhile work.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

InterCare is searching for a Full-Time HR Specialist to join our team! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation starting at $23.46 per hour and is based on experience, a benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Work Schedule: Hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (with the option of 2-days on-site and 3-days working from home)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses a higher level of professionalism typically associated with completion of an associates degree with strong understanding and experience in payroll and Human Resources. 
• Required to have 2 years payroll processing experience. 
• Understanding of payroll functions including FLSA, payroll taxability, benefits processing, and W2 preparation. 
• Candidate must also have at least one year experience in HR and/or benefits administration. 
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as necessary.

Primary Accountability

Responsible for performing a wide range of HR functions including creating payroll checks, enrolling and terminating benefit coverages, and maintaining data in the HRIS and employee files.

Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the bi-weekly payroll processing

• Reviews all time cards, ensures time collection accuracy and completion (e.g., time off requests, proper application of accrued benefit/paid leave, and time card approvals) prior to payroll processing. 
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including job changes, terminations, and changes to pay rates, including retroactive, if applicable.
• Calculates payable hours, other hours, bonuses, tax withholdings, benefit premiums and other deductions.
• Timely responds to and processes all wage garnishments, child supports, and other legal orders.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Answer questions regarding paychecks, withholding tax issues or wage adjustments, benefit premium deductions from employees and help troubleshoot pay issues.

2. Responsible for enrollments and terminations of benefits, monitoring and processing changes due to life events and leaves of absence. 

• Issues COBRA information to all new hires and terminated employees.
• Ensures …