Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE - PAYROLL
PURPOSE OF CLASS:
This position is responsible for accurately preparing and maintaining payroll for UConn Health.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Processes, in a confidential, accurate and timely manner, new hires, terminations, retirements, transfers, dual positions and changes in Banner and Core-CT systems in preparation of biweekly, overtime and supplemental payrolls;
Maintains employee payroll system record including status changes, tax withholding elections, deductions and direct deposits;
Calculates and/or processes retroactive adjustments, special payments, final check payments, paycheck reversals, stop payments;
Provides pre-audits for Workers' Compensation payments, reconciles issued payments and processes any requested supplemental accrual payments;
Monitors time and attendance in Kronos, reviews missed punches and incomplete timecards, corrects errors;
Reviews auditing reports to identify issues and works with managers and employees to address and correct to ensure an accurate payroll;
Provides exceptional customer service by responding timely to employee and manager inquiries related to payroll;
Maintains compliance with payroll practices and policies, confidential records and filing systems; keeps informed of collective bargaining contract requirements and restrictions as related to payroll;
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of payroll terminology, practices and procedures; knowledge of relevant State and Federal regulations and regulatory requirements, collective bargaining contracts; skill in performing mathematical calculations; ability to organize and prioritize work; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing; excellent customer service skills; ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities; knowledge of methods and procedures pertaining to records maintenance; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Education and Training:
Three (3) years experience in administrative work involving finances, including one (1) year of experience involving payroll processing.
Substitution Allowed:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or SHRM or equivalent human resources certification may be substituted for two (2) years of the general experience
Highly Preferred: Experience with Kronos, Banner and/or Peoplesoft.
SCHEDULE - MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT ANNUAL SALARY: $55,723
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.