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Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - NorthPosition Overview:
Reviews, audits, and processes approved timekeeping records. Uploads timekeeping records, administers payroll process and cycle, and closes payroll to general ledger and sub-ledger. Calculates, reconciles, and remits federal, state, and local tax withholdings and files tax returns. Conducts year-end close through to W-2 submission. Collaborates with technical, human resources or accounting teams to solve payroll issues.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 4 years recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Working knowledge of payroll cycle and processes and applicable payroll laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of applicable wage and hour laws, payroll accounting practices, and payroll tax reporting and filing requirements.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply policies, procedures, practices, union bargaining agreements and recordkeeping requirements.
- Ability to compute and apply basic mathematical functions and computations, including percentages, decimals and prorated amounts.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills with the ability to recognize, research and resolve questionable or complex data, and to determine solution or next steps.
- Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Organization skills and attention to details.
- Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
- Ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments accurately and timely, and to meet strict timelines.
- Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
- Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
- Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.
- Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $33.98 to $49.28 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Four years recent relevant payroll experience
- Working knowledge of payroll cycle and processes
- Knowledge of applicable wage and hour laws
- Knowledge of payroll accounting practices and tax reporting/filing requirements
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply policies, procedures, and union agreements
- Ability to compute percentages, decimals and prorated amounts
- Critical thinking to research and resolve complex or questionable data
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Customer service focus in decision-making and actions
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet strict timelines
- Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships
- Respect for cultural and linguistic differences and support inclusive environment
- Initiative to provide feedback and improve workflows/processes
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Ability to use essential payroll applications and/or databases
Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
Sutter Health Insights
What We Do
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.







