Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We are proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility Sanford Business Center Building Location Sioux Falls, SD Address 2200 E Benson Rd Sioux Falls, SD 57104 USA Shift Day Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40.00 Salary Range $24.00 - $38.50 Department Details This role offers the best of both worlds with a remote-hybrid schedule requiring just one to two days in the office each week. The position follows a Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule with the ability to offer some flexibility to support work-life balance.
Job Summary The Payroll Systems Specialist applies payroll and timekeeping expertise to problem-solving and optimizing software solutions with minimal supervision. Maintains rule configurations and possesses extensive knowledge in the use and support of payroll and timekeeping systems. Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for payroll processing workflow improvements. Thorough understanding of new implementation technology or processes and provides input for desired changes or updates required for master files. Generates ad-hoc queries to support organizational objectives and supports leadership in decision-making.
Activities and Services • Testing and validating new upgrades and systems. • Implementing existing payroll system technologies, including current locations, new locations, and mergers and acquisitions. • Maintaining rule configurations for payroll and timekeeping systems for internal teams and affiliated sites. • Providing ongoing system support to internal teams and affiliated sites. • Utilizing project management principles to assist in achieving stated outcomes. • Keeping leadership advised of outstanding issues and support needs. • Making recommendations related to payroll and timekeeping systems support and implementation. • Ensuring projects are completed accurately and within established timelines. • Accountable for adherence to established project deadlines. • Responsible for coordinating change management, communication, and training activities related to pay practice, timekeeping, and all payroll-related topics.
Collaboration and Communication • Regularly collaborating with payroll leadership to determine needs for communication and training. • Creating and/or proofing all publicly available content, including email, eLearning curriculum, forms, website postings, policies, etc. • Collaborating with marketing on internal communications. • Conducting in-person and virtual training sessions on payroll processes for groups of internal and affiliated participants. • Modifying training in the moment based on audience needs. • Requires advanced presentation skills. • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Analytical thinker with excellent mathematical skills and extensive knowledge of payroll-related practices, concepts, regulatory, and legal requirements. • Requires familiarity with the impact of collective bargaining agreements on payroll and timekeeping solutions. • Logical thinking and the ability to acquire an intricate knowledge of system software and hardware. • Requires advanced Microsoft Office skills. • A positive attitude and support skills are expected.
Additional Responsibilities • Assists payroll leadership with strategic projects as assigned. • Assumes additional responsibilities for the department when others are absent. • Flexibility, creativity, and willingness to implement new ideas. • Must be accepting of change and possess outstanding professionalism, poise, and tact. • Some overnight travel may be required.
Qualifications Minimum of Bachelors Degree. In lieu of a bachelors degree, leadership may accept five years of applicable work experience. Generally requires three years of related experience in payroll and timekeeping systems and may require specific training. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org. Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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