Payroll Specialist

Headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., Parallon is a leading provider of healthcare business and operational services. Parallon partners with hospitals and healthcare systems to improve their business performance through best practices in a broad portfolio of services, including revenue cycle, group purchasing (via HealthTrust), supply chain, technology, workforce management and consulting.

As a Payroll Specialist you will perform high volume payroll processing functions (2,500+ checks per pay period) including entry and maintenance of time keeping edits, adjustments, voluntary deductions, involuntary deductions, and review/analysis of applicable payroll reports. This position, in general, is responsible for daily payroll processing functions and is a key contact for facility personnel.

• Accurate and timely payroll processing
• Understanding of Kronos time and attendance software, and Lawson payroll functionality
• Facilitates strong customer service relationships with external/internal personnel and peers
• Assists facility personnel/applicable accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll transactions as applicable
• Entry and maintenance of adjustments, manual checks, voluntary and involuntary deductions. Time editing duties are minimal.
• Review and analyze applicable payroll reports.
• Provide timely feedback to manager or team lead, to ensure the escalation of issues as needed.
• Assist facility personnel and accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll transactions.
• Stay abreast of multi-state regulatory requirements and company policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Organization - proactively prioritizes assigned responsibilities and works efficiently
• Communication - communicates clearly and concisely with peers, leadership and customers
• Customer Orientation - establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
• Policies & Procedures - articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems; including an understanding of internal controls within a consolidated payroll processing environment
• PC Skills - demonstrates proficiency in the Kronos Time & Attendance system, Lawson payroll system, Microsoft Office applications and others as required; ability to quickly learn new PC skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced education not required, but considered a plus
• High School diploma or GED required

Experience

• Previous payroll processing experience preferred; healthcare experience considered a plus

Certificates/License

• Certified Payroll Professional considered a plus