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.

The Payroll Specialist at the Payroll Service Center possesses a limited to extensive background in payroll processing activities. This individual performs the payroll processing function; including but not limited to, 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 (based on assigned facilities).

**Supervisor** * Manager, Payroll Service Center **Supervises** * N/A **Operational duties include but are not limited to:** * 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 * Provides timely feedback to Manager or Team Lead, ensuring timely issue escalation * Adheres to Payroll Service Center internal control processes; including payroll balancing procedures * Assists facility personnel/applicable accounting staff in research and resolution of payroll transactions as applicable * Adheres to company Policies and Procedures * Participates in applicable training programs * Provides feedback and makes recommendations for changes to applicable forms/tools and processes * Stays abreast of multi-state regulatory requirements and company policies * Performs responsibilities to help ensure department benchmarks and goals are met or exceeded * Maintains confidentiality with all payroll information * Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” * Other duties as assigned by the Manager

**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 **Education** * 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 **Certificate/License** * Certified Payroll Professional considered a plus **Physical Demands/Working Conditions** - Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. * Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. * Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. * Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally. * Work is performed in an office environment. * Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. * Staff must remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations.