We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.
Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to administer the payroll processing and execution of pay for multi-state employees.
**Note, this is a remote position however, we are looking for someone local to the Houston area to be available for special projects if needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for payroll functions, including processing payrolls and calculations of payments. Maintains production records, timesheets, and individual ad hoc l payment request forms into the Workday database system.
- Responsible for preparing and processing garnishment payments to federal, state and local jurisdictions for wage attachments and child support
- Responsible for completing verification of employment for a variety of agencies
- Oversee the calculation of wages, payments and deductions to ensure compliance with supplemental payments.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls, policies and procedures for all payroll activities
- Maintain knowledge of organizational pay practices, payroll administration, DOL and State pay labor laws and Federal and state regulations
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data and ensure all payroll information is maintained in accordance with relevant laws.
- Requires attention to detail for accuracy of pay.
- Answer employee questions and troubleshooting issues to as deemed appropriate for resolution.
- Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish department and organizational goals.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Other Job Functions
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- High School diploma required. College courses or certifications preferred
- Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional, preferred
- 3 years’ experience in payroll processing
- Strong demonstrated proficiency in Workday preferred
- 3 years’ experience using payroll software, required, i.e. ADP, Workday, PeopleSoft 8.0
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), required
- Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
