Job Family Group:StaffDepartment/Office:Payroll (Tenisha Knox)Time Type:Full timeCompensation:Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.Exemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Job Description: Responsible for the accurate and timely payment of wages to employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations for the entire university.
- Generates and processes the university's payroll for biweekly and monthly pay cycles in a timely manner with minimal rate of error. Analyzes payroll audit reports prior to processing to identify and resolve payroll issues. Validates variances each pay cycle. Maintains Time & Attendance (T&A). Helps resolve time entry errors as required in time for payroll. Processes off-cycle pay.
- Reconciles payroll deductions against healthcare invoices and submits requests for payment in Workday.
- Processes and responds to child support, tax levies and other wage garnishments.
- Responsible for completing verification of employment for a variety of agencies.
- Assists in the distribution of W-2 forms.
- Assists with responding to questions, researching discrepancies and resolving pay issues.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES - Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
- Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred:
- College-level courses in accounting.
EXPERIENCE Required:
- Three years of computerized experience in payroll in a complex environment.
Preferred:
- Workday ERP payroll experience.
- Payroll experience in higher education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Required:
- Ability to handle confidential information with tact and diplomacy.
- Fundamental knowledge of payroll concepts, calculations, and compliance.
- Ability to focus on details and demonstrate accuracy.
- Maintain high confidentiality and meet deadlines while maintaining professionalism.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations and provide outstanding customer service.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Preferred:
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FCP) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)