Payroll Specialist

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll/HR Systems team. This full-time role will primarily work hybrid. You will be required to work 3 days on campus and 2 days remote. However, that could change due to business needs.

Purpose of the position: Assists leaders with PeopleSoft Time & Labor issues and responds to payroll inquiries from Hennepin Healthcare employees. The Payroll Specialists complete all tasks required in a full service Payroll Office such as garnishment and child support administration, union dues deductions, calculation of retroactive salary adjustments and the preparation of manual check requests to resolve employee payment issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and process timesheets for employees utilizing Time & Attendance System
• Provide outstanding customer service to staff and leaders by providing timely and accurate feedback to payroll inquiries
• Enter garnishment specifications in the PeopleSoft HCM System and ensure proper, timely handling of court ordered wage assignments
• Reconcile child support, and all other wage assignment payments to ensure that payments reach the designated vendor
• Audit retroactive salary adjustments and calculate underpayments/overpayments as required and process necessary correction
• Manage the direct deposit reversal & replacement process
• Manage the void & replacement check process
• Manage the off-cycle check creation process
• Manage regular audit queries to ensure data integrity and distribute payroll-related reports
• Manage Metro Transit and PTO for Fitness programs
• Investigate, review and make suggestions for process improvements within the PeopleSoft HCM System that provide maximum benefits of a fully automated payroll system

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of office clerical experience

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• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Two years PeopleSoft HR or Payroll experience
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional a plus

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of payroll regulatory standards and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable computer system and payroll software programs
• Skill in working independently, multitasking and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.