Payroll Specialist bei Howard Brown Health

• Mission: Rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, Howard Brown Health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social justice. We are agents of change for individual wellbeing and community empowerment.
• Vision: Howard Brown Health envisions a future where healthcare and transformative social policies actualize human rights and equity for all.   
• Community-based health clinics in some of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods
• The largest LGBTQ health provider in the Midwest
• Latinx inclusive community based on respect, equal opportunity, and appreciation of diversity to provide the culturally competent support and services within Howard Brown Health.

What is in it for you:

• A commitment to work-life balance with:
  • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
  • 12 accrued sick days per year
  •  9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
    • HMO premium = $ 34.40 /month
  • BCBS Dental premium = $ 13.00/month
  • EyeMed Vision premium = $ 6.52/month
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days = $1,700+
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Up to $720 pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

The salary range for this role is: $61,000 - $70,000

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Reviews and audits payroll data each payroll to ensure accuracy of all transactions and to support, as needed the Payroll Team to ensure timely execution of payroll
•Supports initial review and processing of respective payroll transactions including new hire processing, position/compensation changes and terminations for each corresponding payroll
•Interfaces and meets with human resources on weekly basis to troubleshoot questions and/or issues
•Complies with all relevant legislation and regulations associated with processing payroll
•Serves as an information source to matters including but not limited to: payroll processing, approval, disbursement
•Maintains and updates employee records in the payroll system timely and as needed
•Maintains electronic personnel files of all staff pay and/or allocation changes
•Oversees and collaborates to obtain approvals on time records and other documents
•Audits benefit invoices to ensure relevant changes are represented timely and accurately
•Generates routine and ad hoc reports as needed and/or requested
•Other duties as assigned and/or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•Associates degree from an accredited institution of higher in Accounting, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or relevant discipline required.
•Minimum four (4) years professional experience required. Payroll processing experience preferred. Experience with union payroll processing preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (K/S/A)
•Advanced knowledge of payroll processing principles, best practices and concepts
•Functional and proficient knowledge of various technologies including, but not limited to Excel, human resources information systems such as UKG, PayCom platforms
•Expert knowledge of and ability utilizing Excel
•Ability to handle and maintain highly confidential information with professional maturity
•Demonstrated skill at analytical and critical thinking
•Ability to make timely, independent decisions demonstrating responsible judgement
•Ability to prepare clear, concise, and effective reports, letters, and other documents
•Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish organizational goals and objectives
•Effective communication skills including written, verbal and listening
•Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender
•Ability to work affirmatively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV positive patients

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
•Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
•Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.
•Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
•May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
•May require periodic travel; up to 40% locally

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.