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Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing biweekly payroll for multiple entities of Lehigh Valley Health Network. Perform moderately complex tasks and audit payroll records and reports. Respond to inquires from all levels of leaders and colleagues and interpret statutory regulations. Processing of payroll data inclusive of time entry, retroactive payment calculations, overtime calculations, wage deductions related to garnishments and payroll adjustments to ensure proper payment to colleagues. Prepare and publish reports from payroll. Works closely with department leaders to resolve all payroll issues regarding colleagues pay and payroll reports. Comply with current payroll practices and payroll accounting practices.

Job DutiesProvides necessary reports from the Payroll system including Audit Payroll reports. Analyzes, prepares, and maintains data in Payroll/HRIS such as deductions tax changes, garnishments, and direct deposits. Provides assistance and follow-up to employees and managers relating to pay policies, human resource policies, procedures, and documentation. Analyzes payroll corrections submitted by managers to correctly pay employees. Analyzes Personnel Actions for accuracy to ensure employees are paid correctly. Processes Earnings Distribution splits, checks, retroactive payments for salary increases, and special pay requests. Provides accurate information to various agencies concerning employee wage verification requests and Workers Compensation forms. Provides assistance and follow-up to employees and managers related to human resource policies. Reviews audit reports for employees and timecard entries for shift, new hire, and termination reports ensuring employees are paid for correct hours. Reviews time records and ensures pay policies are applied and takes corrective actions to resolve errors and issues with managers and Human Resources.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED 1 year of experience in payroll. Strong analytical skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong math and organizational skills
Preferred QualificationsProficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, Lawson knowledge.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA

Position Type:

Remote

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

M-F 8-430pm, remote with in office rotation

Department:

1004-13104 CSS-Payroll