About Us

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Profile

Job Summary

This position reports to the Mgr Payroll Business Partners and may require some guidance and oversight. The position provides functional input for design and program specifications of the automated payroll systems. Verifies and evaluates payroll program specifications created by programmers. May provide work direction where needed. Works with IT ERP Support and/or vendors to implement and maintain payroll systems developed in-house or purchased from outside vendors.
Assess effects of systems and process modifications and changes. Liaise between payroll, time collectors, systems support, and other stakeholders. Ensures working documentation of for business processes and user reference materials. Facilitates the training of payroll staff in the use of systems. Performs analytical and financial transaction data assessments to ensure a controlled environment. Provides support to payroll team in ensuring salaried and hourly payroll for the Harris Health System is processed in accordance with the bi-weekly pay schedule. Position also addresses complex customer inquiries and works directly with leadership teams in planning activities.
The successful candidate must possess knowledge of payroll systems and can work independently and in a team environment. Possesses a solid understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws (e.g., Department of Labor or other wage and hour mandatory standards is compulsory). Support the Director of Payroll in establishing and enforcing accountability, cohesiveness, and consistency in applying the policies and procedures across Harris Health.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees/Work Experience:
a) Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance or related field (AND) Four (4) years of experience in high volume payroll area required, including two (2) years of PeopleSoft Payroll or other equivalent ERP experience.

OR

b) High School Diploma (AND) Eight (8) years of work experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure & Certification:
a) American Payroll Association - Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. (Preferred)

Communication Skills:
a) Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
b) Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
c) Writing/Correspondence: Technical Writing
d) Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:
a) MS Excel
b) MS Word
c) Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
a) Analytical Abilities
b) Mathematics
c) Research Knowledge and Abilities:
- Achievement Oriented Detail Oriented
- High stress tolerance (a must)
d) Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:
a) Flexible: Must be able to meet high demands. 45+ hour workweeks are typical. Able to work both remotely and on premise as business needs dictate. Adaptable & Dependable.
b) Eligible for Telecommute

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including multi-function printers, scanners, copiers, calculators.

Other Requirements:
- Taxation - Growing knowledge of Employment Income Taxes
- Knowledge of federal & state wage and hour laws
-Able to interpret laws and use available resources to assist leadership with decisions
- Involuntary Wage Withholding Rules - Fluid knowledge of: Child Supports, Levies, Bankruptcies, Student Loans, and Wage Assignments
- Imaging and indexing payroll related documents
- Fluid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate understanding of payroll practices and laws preferred
- Strong sense of follow-up and urgency
- Ability to listen and communicate both in written and verbal with all staffing levels and employees/customers.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and protected data
- Proven proficiency documenting processes and functionalities clearly and professionally.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small-to-mid-sized teams through complex functional configuration initiatives.
- Strong collaboration skills to effectively communicate business needs to technical partners and translate them into specifications.
- Experience preparing formalized documentation required.
- Experience with interfaces and projects
- Familiarity with SharePoint site builds a strong plus.

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

Job Category

Professional