Payroll Specialist at Sleep Management, LLC dba Viemed – Lafayette, Louisiana

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Time Sheet Collection and Data Entry:

• Gather and review timesheets from healthcare professionals, verifying hours worked, job assignments, and any applicable overtime or special pay rates.

• Payroll Calculation:

• Accurately calculate pay based on hourly rates, per diem rates, bonuses, commissions, and any applicable deductions (taxes, health insurance, retirement contributions).

• Payroll System Management:

• Input payroll data into the agency's payroll system, ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing.

• Compliance Management:

• Stay updated on federal and state payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

• Discrepancy Resolution:

• Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues raised by healthcare providers, including discrepancies with hours worked, pay rates, or deductions.

• Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate payroll reports for management, including summaries of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other relevant data.

• Communication with Staff:

• Respond to payroll inquiries from healthcare professionals regarding paystubs, deductions, or other payroll-related questions.

• New Hire Onboarding:

• Assist with the onboarding process for new healthcare workers by collecting necessary payroll information and setting up deductions.

• Data Maintenance:

• Update employee payroll records with any changes in personal information, tax withholding status, or benefit elections.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred

• Experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment preferred

• Minimum of 1 years’ related experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws

• Good understanding of the common fiscal procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications

• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills

• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers

• Proficiency with payroll software and data entry systems

• Understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to address payroll inquiries

You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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