Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Accurately processes biweekly payroll for the organization and ensures strict compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Supports all aspects of multi-state payroll processing. Reviews and audits payroll information and investigates and resolves pay-related issues. Assists with the administration and communication of employee benefit programs and serves as a resource for inquiries related to benefit offerings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Processes the bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring all employee data is correct and compliant with legal and tax requirements. Performs daily payroll functions.Manages payroll-related calculations and resolves discrepancies. Processes adjustments, special requests, bank functions, and manual checks. Processes overpayment calculations as needed and advises on the process for repayment.Accurately enters and maintains employee information in Workday. Performs regular audits of HRIS data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.Provides Workday Time and Attendance training for new hires. Coordinates new hire benefits orientation to ensure smooth onboarding and benefits enrollment.Generates, analyzes, and presents payroll and benefits reports upon request. Analyzes payroll data to understand trends and changes in cost center reporting.Generate, analyze, and present payroll and benefits reports upon request. Performs regular audits and reporting functions related to payroll and benefits.Assist with year-end payroll activities and  statutory reporting. Analyze payroll data to understand trends and changes in cost centers reportingProcesses verification of employment, wage statements, garnishments, term letters, and manages the processing of unemployment claims.Serves as the primary point of contact for all payroll, HRIS, and benefits-related inquiries, providing expert guidance and support.Stays current with payroll legislation, tax laws, and benefits regulations relevant to the US.Manages vendor relationships for payroll and benefits vendors.Develops and implements payroll policies and procedures. Continuously seeks process improvements to enhance payroll and benefits operations’ efficiency and accuracy.Work closely with the finance team for benefits reporting and to manage billing related to employee benefits, ensuring accurate invoicing and reconciliation of benefits costs. Support benefits compliance reporting to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.Administers employee benefit programs including 401(k), health insurance, life and disability, and other voluntary benefits. Counsels and advises employees on benefit offerings and plan details.Assists with Leave of Absence processing.Administers COBRA notifications and ensure compliance with federal regulations during the employee offboarding process.Prepares and distributes the quarterly benefits newsletter to communicate updates, deadlines, and relevant information to employees. Prepares materials and communications for open enrollment periods.Updates and maintains HR-related content on the intranet/Workday HRIS to ensure information is current and accessible.Works closely with the finance team for benefits reporting and to manage billing related to employee benefits, ensuring accurate invoicing and reconciliation of benefits costs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate degree in accounting or related field with 5 or more years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess hands-on payroll processing experience, ideally in a multi-state environment. Experience with benefits administration, including benefits compliance, required.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Convey a skilled phone manner for handling internal and external customer’s issues.

Math Ability:

Strong math and analytical skills required. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to work independently; demonstrate initiative and analytical ability; and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Possess strong attention to detail, and highly organized. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to work well in a fast paced professional office and laboratory environment.

Computer Skills:

Experience with HR, payroll and/or time and attendance systems. Experience with HRIS platforms, including configuration and testing. Experience with Workday preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certified Payroll Processional Certification (CPP) required.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00024 Human Resources