Payroll Specialist - Temporary

$51,979 - $75,358/Yr

United Health Services - Temecula, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Temecula, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at Southwest Healthcare is a temporary role focused on the accurate preparation, documentation, and distribution of payroll, tax filing, and audits. This full-time position requires a high level of accuracy in processing bi-weekly payroll and managing payroll corrections, garnishments, and compliance with government regulations. The role is essential for ensuring that payroll operations run smoothly and efficiently within the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Processes bi-weekly payroll with a high accuracy rate according to schedule.
• Thoroughly understands the Time and Attendance system, as well as the Payroll system.
• Processes special and termination checks when required and ensures that they are ready by the prescribed deadline and in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Processes payroll corrections including incorrect or missed punches, direct deposit rejections, lost checks, and stop pays.
• Reviews the computation of pay and ensures the company payroll policies are in accordance with government regulations.
• Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks and payroll information.
• Responsible for setting up and managing agency garnishments according to the orders received.
• Verifies the accuracy of the quarterly and annual tax reports for submission to the appropriate organization.
• Audits payroll and tax information as needed.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience in payroll required, acute care experience preferred.
• Kronos experience preferred.
• Payroll Certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with the Joint Commission and Title 22 standards and guidelines.
• Ability to set priorities and appropriately organize workload and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Benefits

• 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.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition, CEU, Certification, Licenses Reimbursement program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!