Payroll Specialist - On-Site

$45,760 - $54,080/Yr

Amedisys - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a payroll specialist? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. We offer attractive pay ranging from $22 to $26 per hour, along with great perks and benefits. Our full benefits package includes a choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans, paid time off, and up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. Additionally, employees can earn up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year, which can be used for spa, massage, salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets, and more. We also provide mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. Our 401(k) plan includes a company match, and we offer family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and family caregiver leave. For those who qualify, we have a fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement available. At Amedisys, we are dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. By joining our team, you would be part of a group of professionals committed to improving the lives of those we serve. Our employees have expressed their satisfaction with the supportive administration and the appreciation they feel in their roles, making Amedisys a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews payroll edits and makes online corrections as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with company policy as well as wage and hour laws.
• Answers calls from the employee hotline.
• Prepares ad-hoc manual checks.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records.
• Addresses payroll-related issues using sound analytical, reasoning and judgment skills.
• Reports recurrent payroll discrepancies to the manager for root cause analysis and resolution.
• Participates in external payroll-related audits and requests for information.
• Conducts audits, analyzes results, investigates problems and resolves discrepancies as appropriate.
• Prepares, analyzes, and distributes periodic payroll reports using established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years' experience processing high-volume payroll.
• Computer literate and highly proficient in using MS office programs (Excel and Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience processing multi-frequency and multi-state payrolls.
• CPP (certified payroll professional) or FPC (fundamental payroll certification).
• PeopleSoft application experience, version 9.1 or higher.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Caregiver leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Gym membership