Hueman Private Investment Talent Solutions

SCP Post Acute Services, LLC (Pinnacle Care Providers & Preferred Podiatry Group) is hiring a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This will be a full-time opportunity with a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL. 

Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll across the Company, ensuring clinicians and staff are paid in a timely, organized, and professional manner. An understanding of payroll and timekeeping systems, payroll taxation and reporting, and general accounting concepts are critical competencies for this position.

Key Responsibilities

●      Process bi-weekly & monthly payroll using Paylocity for all employees ensuring timeliness, accuracy and extreme confidentiality.

●      Serve as business owner of the payroll and time tracking modules of Paylocity, being the key internal point of contact for questions, administration, implementation of upgrades/new features.

●      Generate all direct deposits, ad hoc in-house payroll checks, reissues and stop payments, and respond to employee questions and requests.

●      Ensure appropriate state and local taxation for all employees.

●      In collaboration with HR department, ensure that all authorized payroll information is reviewed, processed, updated and maintained in the payroll system.

●      Work cross-functionally with HR to optimize the payroll process, including assessing and documenting processes and implementing process improvements.

●      In collaboration with HR department, prepare and issue annual W-2s.

●      Accurately prepares all payroll reports and general ledger interfaces in accordance with both internal and external deadlines.

●      Prepare payroll registers, tax filings support, and related compliance reports (federal, state, and multi- state).

●      Support month-end close, internal/external audits, and workers' comp and benefits audits.

●      Support harmonization of payroll processes, vendor master files, and payroll systems for future add-on acquisitions.

●      Identify and help implement improvements to controls, approval workflows, and process efficiency (e.g., payroll automation tools).

●      Demonstrate dedication to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.

●      Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

●      Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting preferred

Experience & Qualifications

●      3+ years of payroll processing experience

●      Payroll tax filing knowledge – Federal, state, local and unemployment

●      Multi-state payroll and W-2 experience

●      Demonstrated strong attention to detail, dependability, and consistency

●      Excellent organizational and time management skills

●      Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

●      Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently

●      Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills

●      Proficient in a Microsoft Office environment, with advanced Excel skills, as well as database familiarity

●      Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

●      Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

●      Experience supporting physician practice, ambulatory care, dental, behavioral health, or other healthcare service organizations.

●      Experience processing payroll with Paylocity

●      Experience with Sage Intacct ERP

●      Payroll system implementation experience

●      Certified Payroll Professional or other payroll certification

●      Certified Public Accountant