Payroll / HR Clerk

Behavioral Health Associates is a Educational and Mental Health services company operating several privately licensed schools and clinical service locations in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Payroll / HR Clerk.

JOB GOAL

Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for employees and provide clerical support to BHA's HR department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audits employee time and labor data submitted by various offices and interact with supervisors as required to verify data and resolve discrepancies.
• Process bi-weekly payroll in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establish and ensure accuracy of federal, state and local taxes, social security contributions, employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments, and other deductions of employee paychecks.
• Assist with balancing of payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Analyze and respond to inquiries from employees regarding paycheck amounts, deductions, leave accruals, direct deposit, and other concerns.
• Process and communicate garnishment information to all parties.
• Research and gather required documents to set up required tax accounts in new states where companies operate. Research payroll tax payments and data discrepancies with federal, state, and local agencies, and work with tax agencies as well as internal staff for resolution.
• Work with the payroll system to ensure that the company is in compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements, establishing state tax, unemployment tax and local city/territory accounts as necessary. Responsible for monitoring and completing tax filings as necessary.
• Pull various payroll reports from HRIS and/or Payroll Software.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees, including processing paperwork.
  
• Provide general HR administrative and clerical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience processing payroll, garnishments and automated timesheets, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and payroll regulations, preferred.
• Ability to utilize both written and oral communication effectively.
• Ability to complete work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Possesses strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.

BENEFITS

• Full-Time, Year-Round
• Paid Leave for Sick, Personal, and Vacation Days
• Paid Day off for Your Birthday!
• Time off for Holidays
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of Your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

When applying to this position, please include a copy of your letter of interest, resume, and current clearances.

Click Here to complete BHA's Employment Application for Support Staff (Non-Teaching Positions)

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.