Payroll Specialist II

Overview: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch’s global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures for the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
The Payroll Specialist II is responsible for contributing to the timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of payroll. This role provides support for processing payroll for the organization. The Payroll Specialist II reports to the Payroll Manager. Responsibilities:

• Assists with processing monthly and/or semi monthly payroll.
• Audits time and payroll records and reaches out to employees and /or managers with discrepancies/concerns.
• Data entry of payroll changes such as advances, deductions, timecard corrections, and time-off adjustments.
• Processes and coordinates delivery of manual checks.
• Provides support and training to employees and managers.
• Takes phone inquiries, monitors shared email box and incoming mail.
• Remits payroll related invoices for payment.
• Processes work study project reimbursements.
• Monitors and resolves workforce movement across states.
• Processes garnishments.
• Assists with basic reconciliations.
• Produces scheduled department payroll reports.
• Communicates with and responds to state and local agency inquires.
• Conducts research and provides information as needed to management and other departments.
• Reports unclaimed property for payroll accounts.
• Assists with implementation of payroll initiatives and achieving departmental goals.
• Assists with year-end payroll tasks.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience with payroll of 500+ employees in a multi-state environment
• Foundational understanding of payroll including garnishments
• Detail oriented
• Experience with MS Office products with intermediate proficiency in Excel and Outlook
• PeopleSoft, Workday and/or Kronos experience preferred

In addition to job duties at Fred Hutch, this position also requires access to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, which requires COVID-19 vaccination without exceptions.
Accordingly, as a condition of employment for this Fred Hutch position, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.