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Senior Payroll Processor

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital Salary
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Overview

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PAYROLL PROCESSING ROLE, NOT A TECHNICAL ROLE. Candidate must have experience with processing payroll, preferably across multiple states.

Job Description Summary

Analyzes business needs based on industry best practices, defines requirements, implements and tests systems, prepares advanced reporting, and executes compliance in support of all payroll objectives.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Audits payroll work-flows and processes for adherence to regulatory guidelines and communicating all issues to Payroll Manager and Payroll Director
  • Assists in the development of service standards, procedures, and controls for human resources and payroll systems, and offers solutions to diagnosed problems.
  • Researches IRS, DOL and FLSA legislation when needed and implements changes as necessary to assure compliance. Provides audit worksheets to both internal and external audit sources based on inquiries and investigations.
  • Provides troubleshooting, problem analysis, debugging, and resolution of payroll system issues. Performs system updates, patches, service releases, and upgrades as needed.
  • Develops complex reports and queries on an as needed basis to provide Payroll data for management, surveys and other hospital staff as necessary. Researches employee inquiries using the HRIS and Payroll systems and resolves problems.
  • Consults with HRIS System Analysts and Information Services in the design and implementation of systems related to Human Resources/Payroll tax processes.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, accounting, or healthcare administration; or equivalent work-related experience required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation, preferred

Skills

  • Excellent personal computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e. Microsoft Word/Excel/Access/Visio) required. Experience creating Microsoft Add-in queries or Sequel required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while effectively meeting all deadlines and budgets.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills required to interact effectively with all levels of staff.

Experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll, finance, accounting or related field; payroll tax reporting experience and year-end processing desirable.
  • Extensive knowledge of payroll practices and regulations including local, state and federal policies/regulations (including FLSA, DOL, IRS, ERISA guidelines & standards).
  • Advanced knowledge of payroll systems principles and techniques, and knowledge of information systems principles desired.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Standing

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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