Payroll Specialist

Erlanger Health System - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Chattanooga, TN

Hospitals

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will assist the Payroll Coordinator in managing the payroll operations at Erlanger Baroness Hospital. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining tax records, and addressing payroll-related inquiries from employees and department heads. The position requires a strong understanding of payroll systems and the ability to work under pressure in a typical office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll Coordinator with the operation of the Payroll area.
• Manage Kronos Supervisors' access and timely addition of projects.
• Resolve employee and department head questions/problems regarding payroll.
• Prepare and maintain all payroll bi-weekly tax records/reports and deductions accurately.
• Process check requests for Accounts Payable and ensure timely mailing of checks.
• Collaborate with Payroll Coordinator in testing and preparing for Kronos/PeopleSoft upgrades.
• Ensure timely payroll edits for payroll deadlines.
• Answer phone calls/emails regarding payroll questions as needed.
• Learn to fully run a complete payroll cycle in the absence of the Payroll Coordinator.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of payroll experience required.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) preferred.