Jackson Healthcare
Payroll Specialist II
Alpharetta-Georgia · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we're powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.
- Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch.
- We're always looking to add new talent to our teams.
Responsibilities
- Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and distribution in coordination with the payroll team.
- Support Tax Analyst with tax correspondence and reconciliation of payroll tax filings and deposits.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll and financial information in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate payroll records and documentation.
Requirements
- No travel required under normal operating conditions
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Skills
- Proficiency in payroll processing; ability to navigate payroll worklets, run audit reports, and troubleshoot pay calculation discrepancies.
- Working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, FLSA requirements, and garnishment processing rules.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex payroll calculations in clear, non-technical language.
- ability to reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and identify root causes.
- Professional Skills
- Adaptability: ability to embrace change and shift focus when unexpected work arises.
- Action Oriented
- Manages Complexity
Compensation
- Participate in HCMS and Payroll team meetings, stay current on Workday Payroll feature updates, and contribute to testing during Workday bi-annual release cycles.
Benefits
- Collaborate effectively with HR, Benefits, Finance, Treasury, and IT teams to ensure accurate and complete payroll data.
- Partner with HR and Benefits teams to ensure pre- and post-tax benefit deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-affecting transactions are reflected accurately.
Company info
- Compliance & Audit - 25%
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, FLSA, and garnishment laws across multi-state operations.
- Research and resolve payroll tax issues at both the employee and company level; escalate complex compliance matters to the Sr. Manager, Payroll Operations.
- Collaboration & Employee Communication - 15%
- Communicate empathetically and professionally with employees to resolve payroll inquiries, explain pay calculations, and address concerns in a timely manner.
- Serve as a resource to business partners on Workday payroll processes, timekeeping, and self-service functionality.
- Documentation & Continuous Improvement - 10%
- Document payroll processes, maintain up-to-date procedural guides, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Follow established procedures while proactively recommending process improvements that reduce manual effort and risk of error.
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