Payroll Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
PT3456


Job Title
Payroll Assistant


Department
Payroll


Position Type
Non-Exempt


Employment Status
Part-Time


Salary
$13.29 - 16.95 /hourly


Open Date
06/03/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary


The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and support to the Payroll Department with daily operations. This is accomplished by assisting employees with concerns and questions; engaging in written and oral communications; providing assistance to other departments regarding payroll issues; filing and maintaining payroll records; scanning and creating electronic records; assisting Payroll staff with various job duties. Other duties may include assisting with verifying, calculating, and inputting various payroll data; balancing and running actual payrolls; preparing and completing various reports, and assisting with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Three (3) years of payroll experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities


Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
Use of scanner to create electronic records
Knowledge of records retention

Preferred Qualifications


IRS forms
Knowledge of Payroll Taxes
Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague

Special Instructions to Applicants


This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture


Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College's Strategic Plan 2024-2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College's ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Book or electronically file payroll adjustments, payroll reports, adjunct/overload sheets, and stipend documents; file and/ or create electronic payroll records for employee payroll files; create and maintain electronic payroll registers for records management/retention files.

Job Duty


Time stamp, separate, and distribute payroll documents to appropriate staff; assist in balancing, verifying, calculating actual payrolls; inputting payroll data and generating payroll reports; assist in entering employee information into Colleague.

Job Duty


Engage in written and/or oral communication with employees, department personnel, and outside vendors; answer payroll questions via telephone; direct walk-ins to appropriate area to answer questions and/or concerns; create documents, make copies, fax documents; and respond to payroll e-mails; pick up and drop off department mail.

Job Duty


Assist Payroll staff with other department duties and deadlines.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.