Payroll Technician

Position Information

General Information


Vacancy Open to
All Candidates


Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time


If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week
40


Months per year
12


Position Number
000299


NC Salary Grade Equivalency
NC10


Classification Title
Admin Support Specialist - Advanced


Working Title
Payroll Technician


Salary Range
$40,665 - $55,914


Anticipate Hiring Range
$40,665 - $48,000


FLSA Status
Non Exempt


Division
Business Affairs


Department
Financial Services (Adm)


Work Unit
Controller


Work Schedule


8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Primary Purpose of Position


The primary purpose of this position is to be the key person responsible for accurately and timely running certain payroll processes for the University.

Minimum Education/Experience


Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.


Essential Job Duties

• Prepare and upload CSV files before the payroll processing cycle, reviewing for accuracy after the start of processing of the payroll.
• Assist with the processing of off-cycle adjustment payroll items in Banner.
• Coordinate the calculation of overpayments or underpayments of salary, taxes, and miscellaneous deductions when they occur, prepare journal entries to record receivables, initiate communication and collection letters with employees, and coordinate with the Payroll Accountant and Payroll Manager to ensure the Overpayment log is updated with new activity.
• Process liability payments immediately after every payroll, and check liability payments for accuracy against the balance sheet and against system-generated deduction reports. Critical thinking skills should be used in this position to ensure the accuracy of payroll entries and to make recommendations to the Payroll Manager accordingly.
• Provide Excel support for the various functions related to Payroll processes.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Assist payroll specialists as needed.
• Assist the payroll manager as needed.
• Serve as a resource to answer questions for business partners and employees at the University.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience with Banner Finance and Banner HR modules.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education
• Experience in a high-volume Payroll Processing setting
• Experience with Payroll overpayments, Payroll underpayments, and off-cycle payroll adjustments processing
• Experience working with Kronos, Banner, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite, with intermediate Excel experience
• Strong attention to detail

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Work Location
3rd Floor, Reese Building


Posting date
07/08/2026


Closing date
07/15/2026


Proposed Hire Date
08/03/2026


Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: