Payroll Operations Analyst

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About Finger Lakes Community Health: 

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.

Benefits Offered:

Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Safe Harbor 3% 401k contribution

Robust PTO offerings 

Education assistance

Job Summary: 

The Payroll Operations Analyst supports Finance and Human Resources with a primary focus on payroll oversight, compliance, audits, and cross-functional operational support. Reporting primarily to the Controller, this role works closely with HR, payroll staff, finance staff, benefits vendors, and employees to support accurate payroll and retirement plan administration, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflows. The position is designed to evolve as organizational needs change while reducing administrative burden on senior leadership.

Main Responsibilities: 

Payroll Oversight & Coordination

Review payroll reports and reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Support payroll audits and related documentation in accordance with internal controls and regulations.

Serve as a functional resource to the Payroll Specialist without direct supervisory responsibility.

Coordinate payroll-related data between HR and Finance, including wages, benefits deductions, and leave information.

Respond to routine staff questions related to payroll processes and pay statements, referring employee relations, policy interpretation, or corrective action matters to Human Resources.

Retirement & Benefit Financial Administration

Support administration of the organization’s 401(k) plan, including payroll deferrals, employer contributions, and reconciliation of plan activity.

Coordinate with Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely transmission of retirement plan data.

Assist with financial reporting, compliance documentation, and audit preparation related to retirement plans and benefit financials.

Support reviews of benefit-related reconciliations and financial controls as assigned.

Finance & Operational Support

Assist with payroll-related and other assigned general ledger reporting and reconciliations.

Support internal and external audits through documentation and data preparation, including payroll and benefit-related financials.

Provide support for grant-related tracking and reporting, including payroll and other allowable costs.

Assist with routine and ad hoc financial, operational, and compliance reporting as assigned.

HR–Finance Coordination & Compliance Support

Support coordination between HR and Finance related to payroll, benefit deductions, employee data, and related processes.

Assist with compliance tracking, documentation, and reporting under the guidance of HR and Finance leadership.

Provide operational data and support in response to HR- and Finance-related requests.

Process Improvement & Project Support

Support improvements to workflows, reporting, and processes across payroll, benefits financials, HR, and Finance operations.

Assist with documentation of procedures, reports, and operational tools.

Support new initiatives, system changes, and operational projects as organizational priorities evolve.

Other Duties as Assigned

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs, consistent with the core functions of the role.

Education and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

4–6 years of experience in payroll, finance, accounting, or HR operations.

Experience supporting retirement plan administration or benefit-related financial processes preferred.

Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environments is a plus.

Experience with audits, compliance, or grant-related reporting preferred.

Experience supporting payroll processing or payroll oversight in a multi-employee environment.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff on the telephone and those who are served “in person.”

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Must have vision that is adequate to read memo’s computer screen, registration forms, and other documents.

Must possess manual dexterity, to perform writing and keyboarding tasks.

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

OSHA Level III

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