Payroll Specialist

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Binghamton, NY
In-Office
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
The Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, maintains employee data, answers inquiries, and manages payroll adjustments and regulatory submissions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position OverviewUnited Health Services is looking for a Payroll Specialist who thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and making meaningful connections. In this role, you’ll ensure our employees are paid correctly and on time, while serving as a trusted resource across departments. Your work will directly support our commitment to excellence and integrity.
At United Health Services, we believe Every Connection Matters—from the way we support our teams to how we serve our communities. Join a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your role helps build trust and connection every day. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

UHS Payroll

Primary Work Shift:

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

per hour, depending on experience

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Job Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate employee data in Workday for payroll, absence, and timekeeping, including tax details, deductions, direct deposits, garnishments, and reimbursements.

  • Coordinate and execute the full payroll process for all UHS affiliates, ensuring compliance and timely completion.

  • Prepare and process special checks, PTO payouts, and other payroll adjustments as needed.

  • Calculate and submit Federal and NYS tax payments, verify 403(b) contributions, and initiate payments to third-party vendors.

  • Generate payroll checks and create ACH files for direct deposits across all UHS entities.

  • Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll policies, procedures, and individual pay details.

  • Complete employment verifications and wage reporting requests from external agencies, including workers’ compensation.

  • Manage timekeeping entries for employees on disability or family leave to ensure accurate payroll adjustments.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • 1+ years of customer service/clerical experience

Preferred:

  • A.A.S. Degree.

  • 1 year experience in payroll related functions

  • Formal payroll, bookkeeping or accounting education.

  • Customer service experience.

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. 

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

 

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

 

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The Company
HQ: Binghamton, NY
2,485 Employees

What We Do

United Health Services (UHS) is the largest comprehensive healthcare system and leading private employer in the Greater Binghamton, N.Y., region.

With more than 60 locations in Broome and surrounding counties, the system is composed of providers and supporting organizations serving the 600,000 residents of the Southern Tier of upstate New York and portions of Northeast Pennsylvania.

A locally owned, 916-bed, not-for-profit system, it is governed by a Board of Directors made up of community citizens who volunteer their time.

The employees, providers, volunteers and leadership of UHS share a commitment and promise to the people whom they serve: We will listen. We will show respect. We will give hope.

The members of UHS
UHS Hospitals: UHS Wilson Medical Center
and UHS Binghamton General Hospital
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital
UHS Senior Living at Ideal
UHS Home Care

The affiliates of UHS
UHS Medical Group
UHS Foundation

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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