Payroll System and Process Specialist

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH HR Infrastructure & Compliance

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 8:00

Starting Wage: $36.66/hr

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role on Our Team:

We're looking for a Payroll System and Process Specialist to join our Payroll Department within HR. This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager and requires a strong mix of technical expertise and payroll processing experience to succeed.

In this role, you'll be key in troubleshooting complex payroll issues by analyzing system configurations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions. You'll work with different payroll systems, ensure compliance with multistate payroll regulations, and help drive process improvements to make things run more smoothly.

To thrive in this position, hands-on payroll processing experience is essential. It's not just about understanding the software, but truly knowing how payroll works from start to finish. We're looking for someone who can bridge the gap between technical systems and payroll processing with confidence and accuracy.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and working with both systems and a great team. If you have a passion for payroll and are excited about making an impact for our community, we'd love to see your application!

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, HR Management, Accounting or related field OR 6 years of professional experience (including a combination of payroll processing and payroll system administration) accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience that includes both payroll processing and system administration required.
• 3 - 5 years of experience with HTML, SQL and/or Crystal reporting as well as experience of ensuring regulatory payroll compliance preferred.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org