Sr. Payroll Specialist; Temporary

Sr. Payroll Specialist (Temporary Assignment) Position Information About MSM Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders. We exist to: Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities; Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce; Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service; With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world. At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM ! Posting Number

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3817 Job Title Sr. Payroll Specialist (Temporary Assignment) Position Title Sr. Payroll Specialist (Temporary Assignment) Position Type Non-Faculty Number of vacancies 1 Department Office of The Controller Position Summary The Senior Payroll Specialist is a 4-6 month Temporary Assignment, that will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position serves as a subject matter expert for payroll processing and provides advanced support in payroll administration, payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, auditing, reporting, and support for system maintenance. Payroll Processing Process biweekly and off-cycle payrolls accurately and within established deadlines. Review payroll input for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies. Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and leave balances. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. Calculate and process retroactive payments, supplemental payments, over payments, and payroll adjustments. Utilize Banner Ellucian to support payroll processing and report activities. Review and audit employee job, compensation, and tax data interfaces between systems and support Workday implementation activities. Perform payroll reconciliations and identify system integration issues. Support system testing, upgrades, implementations, and configuration changes. Assist with payroll-related process improvements and automation initiatives. Perform payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance. Reconcile payroll registers, tax reports, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts. Investigate and resolve payroll variances and exceptions. Prepare audit documentation and support internal and external audit requests. Compliance and Tax Administration Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. Maintain compliance with IRS , Social Security Administration, and applicable state tax requirements. Process tax payments in the current system and support ADP tax services after go-live in January. Administer wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions. Assist with year-end payroll activities, including Form W-2 preparation and reconciliation. Customer Service Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries professionally and promptly. Educate employees regarding payroll policies, taxation, deductions, and earnings calculations. Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced knowledge of payroll laws and regulations. Strong understanding of payroll taxation and wage-and-hour requirements. Proficiency with Banner Ellucian Payroll and Workday Payroll. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP , pivot… #J-18808-Ljbffr Morehouse School of Medicine