Coordinator, Payroll

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs(employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Coordinator, Payroll Division: Human Resources Evaluation Group: Staff FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director, Payroll Positions Supervised: N/A Job Summary The Payroll Coordinator ensures the accurate and timely processingof assigned payrolls while overseeing the efficient tracking andmanagement of employee time and attendance within the institution'ssystem. Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description. Job Responsibilities and Execution Ensures that all computing of wages and withholdings foremployees is completed accurately and in a timely manner Monitors payroll adjustments for all promotions, transfers,terminations and newly hired employees Processes off-cycle checks as needed for terminations anddiscrepancies Maintain compliance with multi-state taxation regulations onassigned payrolls Processes yearly tax forms Assists employees with making tax status and direct depositchanges within Workday Answers questions and assists in resolving employees' payroll-related issues Conducts overtime and timecard audits Ensures that all timecards are completed, approved andsubmitted for payroll processing Reviews and processes all payroll tax adjustments Maintains payroll-related files and records Conducts various payroll audits and provides reporting asneeded Assists approvers with time corrections, time-off entry and anyquestions related to the timekeeping system Assists the HR division with conducting payroll, timekeeping,compliance, and other operational audits; gathers and analyzesdata, prepares reports, and identifies discrepancies Develops and updates SOPs for all processes within the payrolldepartment Service Excellence Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassadorof the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values Serves as the primary point of contact for employees answeringemails, phone calls, and inquiries in a timely manner Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration Works closely with the HR Specialists in managing employee andorganizational changes. Assists employees and managers with questions about payrollpolicies and pay discrepancies Provides time tracking training to timecard managers Job may require other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position. Bachelor's degree Minimum of 3 years payroll experience Experience with Workday Payroll or a similar systempreferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withfaculty, staff and colleagues Excellent organizational and prioritization skills Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strictconfidentiality Ability to use good judgment, think critically and adapt to newtechnology and processes Ability to use general office hardware and computer softwareapplications Work Environment General office setting Standard flex Occasional adjustments to hours to assist with System members operating in other time zones. Physical Abilities Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hoursdaily Ability to sit for extended periods of time Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function Equal Opportunity Employer Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lindenwood University