Payroll Specialist

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Payroll Support Specialis to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! We are looking for Game Changers ! The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. Benefits of Being a Superhero! Benefits: Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption. Generous 401K retirement plan Paid Leave Options Available Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row. 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off) Wellness Programs We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer. We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication. Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate. Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi. Student loan repayment options Pet Insurance 1. Responsible for all bi-weekly payroll-related activities and HRIS management, including system interface with MIP Fund Accounting System and tax filing. 2. Verifies that timesheets submitted are complete and accurate, performs payroll calculation, reconciliation, validation and check writing functions. 3. Ensures that payroll checks and direct deposits are correct and distributed timely and appropriately. 4. Oversees time and labor distributions to ensure that costs are coded correctly. 5. Coordinates changes to GL codes in HRIS system and re-transfer of data. 6. Processes UKG Employee Transaction Notices and Requests for Time Off on a bi-weekly basis. 7. Processes all aspects of the following benefit plans: FMLA, short and long-term disability. Handles routine inquiries from staff on such matters. Responsible for ensuring that employee leave questions/issues are addressed and resolved timely. 8. Coordinates all federal and state filings including tax filings and new hire reporting. 9. Reviews, verifies and issues W2s to all employees. 10. Performs year-end reconciliation on all payroll related accounts. 11. Works directly with end-users experiencing difficulties in using the ESM payroll and HRIS system access. Acts as liaison with 3rd party vendors to resolve system problems. 12. Processes all 401k enrollments, contributions, contribution changes and loans timely. 13. Responsible for all aspects related to FMLA processing and Administration. 14. Responsible for all Position Control and Vacancy Management activities including staffing table management. 15. Responsible for processing of Quarterly KPI Review’s for bonus purposes, retention bonuses and other incentive payments. 16. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care. 17. Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues.