Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistThe purpose of this position is to perform all necessary payroll procedures to complete payroll and process manual checks, prepare payroll deductions and LASERS retirement report, and confer with Internal and Legislative Auditors and employees to provide information.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesAnswer phone calls and monitor traffic flow of students and employees assisting them with questions and concerns on a daily basisSet up students taxes in PDADEDNSet up and process payroll adjustments, manuals and refundsSet up students and employees direct deposits in GXADIRDMaintain the email for direct deposit advice fileAnalyze, audit and process Monthly, Bi-weekly, and student employees payroll within a timely deadline.Complete reports and deductions to finalize all payroll processesProcess and prepare payroll deductions, federal & state taxesReview and maintain overtime records.Confer with Internal and Legislative Auditors and employees to provide information and analysis on simple or complex matters to ensure the accuracy of payroll dataSet up jobs for students, classified and unclassified personnel, and extra service/overload positions in NBAJOBSAlphabetize and file documentsQualificationsMinimum:Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related fieldExperience working with payroll systems, employee records, and payroll reconciliationsProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and OutlookStrong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to review payroll documentation for accuracy and completenessStrong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaborativelyPreferred:Experience in higher education payroll administrationExperience with Banner 9 Finance/HR and Payroll modulesKnowledge of FMLA, leave accruals, overtime, supplemental pay, and employee compensationExperience processing Faculty/Staff, student payroll and graduate assistant paymentsSupplemental InformationApplications without the following will not be considered complete.Cover LetterResumeTranscript(s) if applicableCurriculum Vitae if applicableReview of applications will begin November 17th, 2026 and continue until position is filled.BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.