Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Full time

Sedalia, MO

Pettis County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Specialist supports the CHS mission by maintaining payroll records as required by regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures compliance with CHS policies as well as federal and state regulations.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and balancing requirements to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborates in internal and external audits to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.
• Processes biweekly payroll, including wage, tax, and deduction entries; reviews timecards and documentation.
• Collaborates with departments and employees on payroll procedures and policies.
• Notifies employees of payroll-impacting items (e.g. garnishments, deductions, etc.)
• Maintains confidentiality and prepares reports for agencies and departments.
• Works an extended or modified work schedule (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) as needed, and carries out special assignments or duties, when requested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and kindness
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Flexibility with scheduling changes
• Initiative
• Organizational skills
• Positivity with a collaborative attitude
• Professional and courteous communication
• Stress management
• Welcoming attitude

COMPETENCIES

• Able to follow directions
• Comfortable with technology
• Independent worker
• Learning-focused
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Problem-solver
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Team player

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience equals five years.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (cloud-based EIS/HRIS) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Must provide valid driver’s license and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The information listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus while using the computer.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch while filing.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

SHIFT: FT (40hrs/week) Mon-Fri: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details