Payroll and Benefit Specialist Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Payroll and Benefit Specialist position at Hinds Community College involves accurately calculating wages and deductions, processing payroll transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Requirements include an Associate's degree and 3 years of related experience. This full-time role reports to the Director of Human Resource Operations and offers 37.5 scheduled hours per week.
Job Description
Position Title:
Payroll and Benefit Specialist Job Description:
HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Job Descriptions
JOB TITLE
Payroll and Benefit Specialist
REPORTS TO
Director of Human Resource Operations
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources EXEMPT:
Yes
VICE PRESIDENT
VP for Human Resources
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical college. 3 years or more of related work experience.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Attention to
Detail:
Ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations and benefits administration.
Technical Proficiency:
Familiarity with payroll software and systems.
Excel Expertise:
Ability to organize, analyze, and report data effectively.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Understanding of tax laws and employment regulations.
Communication Skills:
Ability to explain benefits and payroll details clearly to employees.
Problem Solving:
Providing support to employees regarding payroll and benefit issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. Accurately calculate wages and deductions. Ensure timely processing of payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, and changes to employee information. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll and benefits. Monitor changes in laws and regulations. Maintain and update employee records to ensure accuracy of payroll and benefits data. Prepare payroll reports, statements, and summaries for management and employees. Work with HR and finance departments to reconcile payroll and benefits data and resolve discrepancies. Assists with the College’s annual financial report, annual audit, monthly financial reports, and other related reports required by the College constituencies, the Board of Trustees, and other external agencies. Aid grant directors in the preparation of grant applications, grant requirements, and oversight of financial reporting related to assigned grants. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the appropriate authority. Assist the Human Resources Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results. Mission Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Vision Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. Values Hinds Community College aspires to the following
IDEALS:
Integrity Diversity Excellence Accountability Leadership Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance:
Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity Box 1100 Raymond
MS 39154
;
Phone:
601-857-3458 or
Email:
EEOC@hindscc.edu.
Title IX:
Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond
MS 39154
;
Phone:
601-857-3353 or
Email:
TitleIX@hindscc.edu.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Position Type:
12 Month 260
Days Job Classification:
Human Resources Scheduled Hours:
37.5 It is our goal as an employer to provide a good place in which to work with pleasant working conditions, job satisfaction and opportunities for self-improvement and advancement. We strive to develop programs which utilize available technological resources to facilitate employment functions and provide more efficient services to the college community.
