What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at UHS?
(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
The UHS Corporate Accounting Department is hiring a Payroll Administrator to process payroll for biweekly multi-entity structure.
Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
Coordinates data provided from various departments and check processing.
Ensures accurate processing in Lawson HRIS system.
Reviews payroll reports for accuracy and adjusts, as necessary.
Resolves employee related payroll inquires and payroll issues that may arise.
- Perform off cycle duties such as manual checks, voids, garnishment refunds.
Provides daily and month end financial reports to local accounting staff.
Maintains payroll related spreadsheets and keeps organized records.
Provides technical payroll support to facilities and employees.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
- Associates degree required with 3 -5 years' experience in a payroll processing role. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Lawson or Workday experience preferred.
- Microsoft office proficient.
Detail, goal oriented, and have follow-through skills.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Problem solve and multitask.
Professionalism in dealing with all customers and ability to work with other UHS staff and/or resources is required.
Must be able to work in an office environment at the corporate office.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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