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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC407080 Accounting

Summary:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Onsite

Responsible for supervising the Payroll function and ensuring that controls are in place, payroll is completed according to schedule, and payroll payments are made accurately and timely. Ensures accurate and timely reporting to the IRS and other external agencies. Oversees system testing for payroll system upgrades and enhancements.

Additional Information:

Qualifications & Requirements:

+ **Expertise in Payroll Compliance:** In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations with a proven ability to ensure timely filing of all payroll tax returns, manage legal requirements, and establish/enforce compliant policies and procedures.

+ **Proven Leadership:** Strong leadership and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

+ **Technical Proficiency:** Advanced skills in payroll software (e.g., Workday, ADP, Paychex), HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs). **Workday experience is a significant plus.**

+ **Systems Acumen:** Experience with payroll system implementation or enhancement is highly desirable.

+ **Unwavering Integrity:** A commitment to the highest level of ethics, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee data.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Accounting - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Ensures that all Payroll processes are documented and maintained, all payrolls are posted accurately and according to schedule, and all payroll payments are submitted for payment timely.

2. Ensures reporting compliance with government and other external agencies.

3. Has full authority over personnel actions.

4. Identifies process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes.

5. Assists team in a back-up role for payroll processing during critical times.

6. Oversees research, analysis and resolution of technical issues or questions by utilizing knowledge of the entire payroll process.

7. Sets up new benefit plans, adjust benefit limits, creates and tests new earnings and deduction codes and manage account posting rules for payroll.

8. Oversees planning and testing of payroll system upgrades and enhancements for Payroll.

9. Operates as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

_“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”_ Michael – Business Operations Manager

•Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

•We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

•Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

•When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.