Senior Payroll Analyst

Offering a generous new hire total compensation package which includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off, holiday pay, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, license reimbursement and continuing education funds.

The Sr. Payroll Analyst will support configuration of UKG Pro pay policies and supporting all UKG Pro activities, including implementing and testing of system changes. This role will work closely with multiple departments, including IT & HR, to support new and existing processes and UKG Pro initiatives. This position will assist the Payroll Manager with various auditing tasks and projects as needed, as well as support the payroll team with timekeeping and payroll related tasks. The Sr. Payroll Analyst will actively monitor and maintain the accuracy of all payroll records in UKG Pro.

Essential Position Functions:

• Troubleshoot and correct timesheet problems for the payroll team.
• Support and back up the payroll manager as needed.
• Create, update, and maintain process and policy documentation related to the payroll department.
• Research and resolve discrepancies of payroll information and documentation.
• Assist in payroll close tasks such as quarterly taxes and balancing year-end W-2's.
• Maintains Payroll systems with pay policy changes, department changes, upgrades, troubleshooting, procedures, etc.
• Consult with business users to develop software enhancements.
• Plan and coordinate user acceptance testing of system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Resolve application issues and identify root cause, working with others as needed.

Non-Essential Position Functions:

• Proactively assist in procedure clarification to improve reporting and efficiencies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• AA Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience which will provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Able to identify, analyze and solve issues in straightforward situations.
• Analytical experience at a healthcare company preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

• CPP certification is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Application development best practices.
• Employment taxes and understand employee and employer deductions.
• Federal and state payroll tax, wage and hour law, and payroll policies.
• Understanding of internal controls framework.

Skill in:

• High degree of organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and detail oriented.
• Understanding complexities between scheduling, timekeeping, HRIS and payroll module.

Ability to:

• Function within a dynamic, fast-paced and changing structure.
• Be detail oriented with focus on accuracy.
• Effectively present information to management and respond to questions.
• Establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Anticipate needs and include the right people to accomplish tasks.
• Analyze issues and recommend workable solutions to improve efficiencies.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies.
• The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

COVID Requirements:

• Current government mandates require full COVID vaccination status, or lawful exemption status, for all persons, including student externs, who will be working or present in an Oregon health care facility.
• Quarantine may be required for persons working or present in a health care facility, experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID infection or after being exposed to someone who is COVID positive.
• Willamette Dental follows requirements and precautions for COVID issued by OSHA, CDC and other agencies of the state and federal governments.

To learn more about how Willamette Dental Group is keeping our employees safe, please visit https://willamettedental.com/safety/

Company Overview

We provide:

• A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Paid time off
  • 401k $1 for $1 match up to 5% of your compensation or the IRS limit for 401(k) contributions, whichever comes first
  • Medical, dental, life and disability insurances
  • Tuition reimbursement
• A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation and integrity.
• Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer.
• Thorough employee orientation and onboarding.

We are:

• A provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years.
• Dental insurance + providers in over 50 general and specialty offices in OR, WA and ID.
• Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes.

Willamette Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).