Northwestern Memorial Healthcare - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
At Northwestern Medicine, the Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of payroll records for all employees. This position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards. This role is integral to the organization, as it directly impacts employee satisfaction and operational efficiency within the healthcare system. The Payroll Specialist will be tasked with collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data into the payroll system. This includes processing employee data such as new hires, terminations, changes in employment status, earnings, and withholdings. The role also involves preparing detailed reports that summarize earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. A critical aspect of this position is balancing earnings and deduction totals, correcting any discrepancies that may arise, and resolving payroll discrepancies through careful analysis of information. In addition to these responsibilities, the Payroll Specialist will provide essential payroll information by responding to inquiries and requests from both the Payroll Manager and employees. Maintaining confidentiality and protecting payroll operations is paramount. The Payroll Specialist will also support the payroll and finance team with special projects, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the payroll department.