Payroll Specialist II

Summary

This position is responsible for performing intermediate specialized professional payroll work. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

*Reserved Classification – Use of this classification outside of Finance and Accounting requires prior approval by Classification and Compensation.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Performs intermediate specialized work related to the administration and processing of the University’s payroll.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Facilitates and reviews the adjustments of biweekly and supplemental payroll, one-time payments, overpayment corrections, and refunds.
• Recommends, interprets and implements payroll administrative policies and procedures.
• Advises and provides intermediate-level assistance to faculty, staff, administrators, and outside venders and agencies.
• Researches and resolves payroll related issues. Ensures workflow documentation is created and maintained.
• May monitor benefit, garnishment, and retirement deductions.
• May monitor taxation and processing for Social Security, Medicare, federal withholdings, non-resident aliens, and fringe benefits.
• Audits and reconciles tax records, payroll accounts, and other payroll records.
• Compiles and analyzes payroll data. Applies more complex payroll knowledge.

*Reserved Classification – Use of this classification outside of Finance and Accounting requires prior approval by Classification and Compensation.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility.

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