Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Buffalo, NY

Hire Type: Temporary

Pay Range: $23.14 - $30/hour

Work Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Onsite

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am – 4:30pm

Recruiter Contact: Karissa Lubberts 716-256-1254 klubberts@imaginegroup.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist on behalf of our client, a leading health system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in Buffalo, NY.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll to ensure timely and accurate payments of wages, processing federal and state tax payments, quarterly payroll tax returns, and W-2’s. This role serves as a liaison for the organization and works closely with HR Service Center, fielding questions regarding all aspects of the payroll function. Additional responsibilities may include reconciling payroll deductions, payroll adjustments, electronic transmissions, and calculation of Disability and Workers Compensation.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success:

• Apply advanced payroll knowledge to process payroll timely and accurately
• Work within strict payroll deadlines
• Process payroll through Lawson Payroll system and Kronos Time and Attendance
• Maintain working knowledge of company pay practices, benefits, State and Federal wage guidelines
• Process federal and state tax payments, quarterly payroll tax returns, and W-2’s
• Serve as a liaison for the organization on payroll matters
• Work closely with HR Service Center fielding questions regarding all aspects of payroll function
• Reconcile payroll deductions, payroll adjustments, electronic transmissions, and calculation of Disability and Workers Compensation
• Responsibilities may include setting up Positive Pay, IVR Profile, and Percent Allocation

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Five years of experience in lieu of a degree
• 2 to 4 years payroll experience required, preferably within a healthcare system
• Experience managing in-house payroll function preferred
• Experience with Lawson and Kronos Time and Attendance preferred
• Excellent knowledge of applicable current Federal and New York State wage and hour laws and regulatory requirements
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills
• Strong PC computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel & Word software applications
• KRONOS Time and Attendance System experience preferred
• Experience operating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred
• Planning and organization: an ability to plan and manage multiple projects
• Ability to successfully carry out roles and responsibilities within a team based work environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy Possess excellent communications skills, problem-solving abilities, customer service, and organizational skills