Meditech Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

Senior Consultant Advisors Nimmy Shibu is recruiting this position.

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We are seeking an experienced Meditech Payroll Specialist Consultant to provide interim operational support for a healthcare client. This consultant will be responsible for managing day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, and maintaining continuity of payroll services.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Meditech Payroll, as this is a required skill, along with experience using UKG for timekeeping and attendance. This is a highly operational role focused on payroll execution rather than implementation or project work.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule using Meditech Payroll.
• Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage day-to-day payroll operations, including payroll adjustments, corrections, and employee inquiries.
• Process time and attendance data from UKG Timekeeping and resolve timecard discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
• Collaborate with HR, managers, and finance to ensure payroll deadlines are met.
• Audit payroll transactions and identify/resolution discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Support payroll reporting and maintain payroll documentation as needed.
• Provide operational continuity while the organization recruits a permanent Payroll Specialist.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience processing payroll using Meditech Payroll (required).
• Experience working with UKG Timekeeping (formerly Kronos) for time and attendance management.
• Healthcare payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, payroll compliance, and payroll reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting payroll operations within a hospital or healthcare system.
• Familiarity with payroll audits, payroll reporting, and payroll tax considerations.
• Previous experience serving as an interim or contract payroll consultant.

To learn more about this and other positions, contact Nimmy Shibu at (678) 593-3321 or nimmy.shibu@healthcareitleaders.com. Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at www.healthcareitleaders.com.