Payroll Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist maintains the integrity of payroll to ensure all employees are paid correctly and in a timely manner. The GCS Payroll Specialist provides regional-based support through all employee-related aspects of payroll. The GCS Payroll Specialist acts as the first point of contact for all payroll related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist is expected to address inquiries in a timely fashion while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal mandates and laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain all work within the region as assigned.
• Process semi-monthly and monthly payroll accurately and timely using UltiPro HRIS to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Process new hires, employee changes, and terminations on UltiPro HRIS.
• Process garnishments and levies.
• Monitor multiple submission methods and address submitted work in a timely manner.
• Identify and research payroll discrepancies.
• Propose resolution and implement correction for payroll related issues.
• Act as assigned auditor for other Payroll Specialists region.
• Maintain accurate records of all payroll related requests and changes.
• Process manual/void checks through HRIS system.
• Ensure compliance and adhere to company policies relating to the processing of wages and paid time off.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain tax rates, address agency notices, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with Office Managers and Practice Administrators.
• Provide payroll process information to Office Managers and Practice Administrators as necessary to facilitate accurate submissions.
• Instill employee confidence and protects payroll operations by maintaining confidentiality.
• Create, maintain and provide ad hoc reports as requested.
• Create payroll registers for distribution.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• BS Degree
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ multi-state payroll experience.
• The ideal candidate must have minimum 3 years’ experience using a Payroll System.
• The ideal candidate must have Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skill level.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must possess and exercise good judgment.
• Must have the ability to take instruction constructively and apply feedback to future situations.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees throughout the organization.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Experience with Ultimate Software (UltiPro).
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional.

LOCATION:

This is a remote position. The expected application deadline for this job is August 15th, 2024.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this role is $54,000 to $106,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc. This is a fulltime, non-exempt overtime eligible role; overtime eligible after 40 hours of work.

BENEFITS:

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners.
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A discretionary bonus program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period.
• A minimum of 8 paid holidays.
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs.

ABOUT MILLIMAN:

Independent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.