Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Industry: Healthcare
Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training)

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with hands-on payroll processing experience to support a high-volume payroll environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll transactions, reviewing time and attendance data, handling payroll adjustments, and supporting employees and managers with payroll-related questions.

This is a great opportunity for someone who understands payroll processes, can identify discrepancies, and enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Work Arrangement Details

• Initial training will be fully onsite
• After training: Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
• Candidates working remotely must have:
  • Approved workstation setup
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Own equipment (company will not provide for remote work)
• Candidates without remote setup must work fully onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions in Workday, including:
  • Pay adjustments
  • Earnings corrections
  • Retroactive pay calculations
• Review and audit time and attendance data for accuracy
• Administer time tracking and absence management processes
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll deadlines
• Process retro pay and benefit-related payroll corrections
• Run, review, and reconcile payroll and timekeeping reports
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries (AskHR and other channels)
• Provide guidance on payroll, timekeeping, and absence processes
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies
• Support payroll audits and special projects

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2–3+ years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment
• Experience with:
  • Payroll transactions and corrections
  • Retroactive pay adjustments
  • Timekeeping processes
• Experience with payroll systems such as:
  • Workday, ADP, UKG, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar
• Strong understanding of:
  • Payroll terminology
  • Earnings, deductions, and taxes
  • Timekeeping and absence management
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook and Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and strong math skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience supporting a full payroll cycle
• Ability to explain:
  • Retro pay calculations
  • Timecard corrections
  • Payroll adjustments
• Experience auditing payroll data and resolving discrepancies

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, or Absence Management experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or working toward certification
• Experience supporting payroll for large employee populations
• Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and wage/hour regulations

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who has hands-on payroll processing experience, not just administrative support.

The ideal candidate can:

• Accurately process payroll transactions
• Identify and resolve payroll issues independently
• Clearly explain payroll concepts and calculations
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment