UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a Payroll & Leave Specialist who will be responsible for payroll processing, timekeeping, HRIS records management, benefit invoice reconciliation and approval, manages leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and worker’s compensation issues.  

Expected Schedule: FT, 40 hours/week; Monday through Friday, Flexible Start Time- 8:00am to 4:30pm EST

Essential Responsibilities- 

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including review of timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposit changes
• Maintain and update employee data and payroll records in HRIS system and oversee the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and security of all data in system
• Administer leaves from initial notice through return-to-work including completion of State of CT paid leave paperwork as requested, tracking payments for benefits continuation and obtaining ongoing status updates proactively
• Reconcile and prepare invoices for payment for the organization’s employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, long-term disability, life insurance and voluntary benefit plans
•  Track workplace injuries, coordinates reporting with the worker’s compensation carrier and completes all required OSHA reporting
• Manage NHSC employment verifications and all other employment verification requests, ensuring we have proper releases in place

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, leave and benefit administration,  human resources
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in hybrid work environment to be eligible to work  remotely
• Must have 3 years experience using Paylocity or Paycom

Minimum Other Skills and Abilities 

• Working knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour requirements and federal and state  employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, worker’s compensation and CT paid leave
• Experience with other state payroll requirements in addition to CT a strong plus
• Experience with payroll platforms such as Paylocity, ADP or similar systems
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization and recordkeeping
• Sound decision making grounded in ethics and fairness
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain processes clearly to employees and managers
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage and make sound decisions 

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.