Payroll Specialist

Position Reports to:

Payroll Manager Function of Position :

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payrolls for the hourly (bi-weekly) and salary (monthly) payrolls and the student payroll (semi-monthly).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Process monthly and semi-monthly payrolls including collection of all necessary data for input to the colleague system for accurate pay calculations.
• Providing audit reports for each pay for approval by Payroll manager.
• Organizing all aspects of each pay, including Stipends, Benefits, PTO, New Hires and Terminations.
• Updating all spreadsheets associated with Pay, Vacation, Fringe, and Taxes.
• Troubleshooting timecard issues and helping Supervisors with these issues.
• Providing tax Information for each pay and recording on tax summary spreadsheet for payment.
• Run the PTO accrual on a yearly basis and bi-weekly for hourly employees and adjust any employee based on hire date.
• Run all reports corresponding to each pay and distribute to appropriate personnel.
• Process all garnishments and child support orders according to court specifications.
• Complete employment verifications in a timely manner.
• Assist the payroll manager with any projects or audits.
• Maintain professional knowledge regarding any changes in payroll laws or processing.
• Any additional duties given by payroll manager or controller as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school degree and specialized knowledge of payroll and human resources related matters along with a minimum of three years effective experience. The candidate must have excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills; demonstrated experience in the successful completion of multiple projects and responsibilities; and proven success in a team environment. Must have the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Office including word, excel and outlook. Experience with Ellucian Colleague is a plus.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$1.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person