Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

DCI Donor Services (DCIDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and managing payroll functions to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time in accordance with organizational policies and government regulations. This role supports the integrity of payroll systems, benefits deductions, tax compliance, and internal reporting.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, confidential, and thrives in a mission-driven workplace where attention to detail directly supports the success of a lifesaving organization.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement / tissue recovery organizations : New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include :

• Prepare and process biweekly payroll using ADP. Submits funding files to third party benefit vendors (such as retirement contributions and / or health savings accounts). Reviews time off accruals.
• Review employee timecards, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals. Alerts managers of variances regarding meal / rest breaks.
• Trains supervisors in approval of timecards and payroll submissions.
• Maintain payroll records including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, and changes in pay or deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and wage / hour regulations (e.g., FLSA). Initiates paperwork for new state jurisdictional setup.
• Manage and process garnishments, levies, benefit deductions, and retirement contributions. Processes benefit vendor payments. Coordinates audit requests.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, timekeeping, and related policies in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate quarter-end and year-end processes including W-2s, 1095s, tax filings, and benefit reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on audits, budget projections, and internal reports.
• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger entries as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information at all times.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have :

We offer a competitive compensation package including :

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE / AA employer – M / F / Vet / Disability.