Payroll Specialist III

Summary

This position is responsible for performing advanced level 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 advanced specialized work related to the administration and processing of the University’s payroll.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Facilitates the production of biweekly and supplemental payroll, one-time payments, overpayment corrections, and refunds. Serves as backup for Payroll leadership when needed.
• Recommends, interprets and implements payroll administrative policies and procedures. Suggests innovative process improvements through identifying root causes and recommending fixes.
• Advises and provides advanced-level support to faculty, staff, administrators, and outside venders and agencies by troubleshooting complex payroll issues.
• Researches and resolves intricate payroll related issues.
• May monitor Social Security, Medicare, federal withholdings, non-resident alien, and fringe benefit taxation and processing.
• Trains new specialists and ensures payroll knowledge is shared.
• Audits and reconciles tax records, payroll accounts, and other payroll records.
• Uses intermediate to advanced Excel skills to compile and analyze payroll data. Prepares reports for internal and external use.

*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 three 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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