Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in the Healthcare/NHS industry, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be tasked with overseeing the payroll process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling any payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for all payroll processing activities.

• Ensuring efficient and precise payroll processing in compliance with all internal controls such as bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll, retroactive payments, bonuses, status changes, timesheet verification, new hires, terminations, final checks, special pay adjustments and disbursements, garnishments, W2s, amendments, and reconciliations.

• Analyzing data integrity across the entire payroll lifecycle, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or process breakdowns.

• Processing accurate and timely year-end reporting including W-2’s.

• Diagnosing and assisting in resolutions for internal issues and system problems.

• Keeping up-to-date knowledge of US payroll legislation and internal policies.

• Reviewing and confirming accuracy of all third-party tax payments and garnishments.

• Analyzing and identifying any payroll tax filing discrepancies and working with outsourced payroll vendor to correct any variances.

• Supporting and providing guidance to Payroll/Benefit Specialists on procedures, guidelines, and regulations to ensure they are understood and implemented.

• Training new employees and staff on payroll processes and system functions.

• Collaborating with the Manager on Payroll/Benefit Specialist work load, performance, needs, challenges, and accomplishments.

• Performing any other duties as assigned. Requirements • Proven experience working in a payroll specialist role within the healthcare sector or NHS

• In-depth understanding of full cycle payroll operations

• Proficiency in benefits payroll, including tracking and updating employee benefit deductions

• Familiarity with payroll software systems and ability to adapt to new technologies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with employees and management on payroll-related queries

• Knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information

• Ability to work under pressure and meet payroll deadlines

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• High degree of professional integrity and ethical standards

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

• Ideally, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

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