Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist

@ VieMed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • Time Sheet Collection and Data Entry: 
    • Gather and review timesheets from healthcare professionals, verifying hours worked, job assignments, and any applicable overtime or special pay rates.  
  • Payroll Calculation: 
    • Accurately calculate pay based on hourly rates, per diem rates, bonuses, commissions, and any applicable deductions (taxes, health insurance, retirement contributions).  
  • Payroll System Management: 
    • Input payroll data into the agency's payroll system, ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing.  
  • Compliance Management: 
    • Stay updated on federal and state payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.  
  • Discrepancy Resolution: 
    • Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues raised by healthcare providers, including discrepancies with hours worked, pay rates, or deductions.  
  • Reporting and Analysis: 
    • Generate payroll reports for management, including summaries of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other relevant data.  
  • Communication with Staff: 
    • Respond to payroll inquiries from healthcare professionals regarding paystubs, deductions, or other payroll-related questions.  
  • New Hire Onboarding: 
    • Assist with the onboarding process for new healthcare workers by collecting necessary payroll information and setting up deductions.  
  • Data Maintenance: 
    • Update employee payroll records with any changes in personal information, tax withholding status, or benefit elections.  


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred 
  • Experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment preferred 
  • Minimum of 1 years’ related experience 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws 
  • Good understanding of the common fiscal procedures 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications 
  • Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills 
  • Able to work effectively with minimal supervision 
  • Physically able to work seated in front of a computer for long hours at a time 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers  
  • Proficiency with payroll software and data entry systems  
  • Understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements  
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to address payroll inquiries  


How to Apply:

Apply online at: https://www.viemed.com/corporate-careers/ 

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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: April 14, 2026
Application Deadline: May 14, 2026
Job Type: Full-time