About this role
Performs a variety of administrative duties that require knowledge of office routine and understanding of the organizations, programs, and procedures related to the work of the supervisor/department to which you are assigned. The payroll specialist is involved in a variety of duties related to the processing of the payroll and works under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor.1. Oversees and processes the non-exempt payroll for School of Law, Main Campus and College Work Study students:
• Tracking hours recorded in the time tracking module on weekly basis. • Processes corrections of hours as needed such as missing time punches, mismatches between positions and earning type. • Reviews reports of un-submitted and unapproved time to ensure all employees are included in the pay run. • Monitors and corrects Holiday hours for part time employees. • Reviews leave hours for employees on paid and non-paid leaves. • Reviewing employment data changes prior to and during payroll processing. • Coordinates with HR and other department's personnel corrections and adjustments as • necessary. • Reconciles verification reports to ensure all employees are included in the pay run • Verifies one-time adjustments for wages and benefits. • Computes and enters wage inputs as needed. • Submits direct deposit file to the bank, verifying submission and ACH • Provides positive pay information to the accounting department. • Handles Pension Plan deductions and contributions for the non-exempt cycle, reconciles reports on pay period basis. • Runs tax liability integration to third party vendor for payment and employment tax reporting. • Prepares on demand payments when needed; verifying that funds have been returned to the University for payments made via direct deposit. • Assists other departments by providing payroll related information
2. Reporting and Administrative processes:
• Processes all reports related to back-end once payroll is complete: Grants, Overtime, Federal Work-study • All employment verifications and unemployment forms requests • Reviews/confirms payment elections tasks in WD on a daily basis.
3. Customer Service
• Serves as front desk person for the payroll office handling the main phone line. • Provides payroll information and/or documentation as requested by managers or workers. • Guides employees through the completion of self-service business processes. • Asssits managers with trame tracking tasks such as editing, entering and approving time. • Provides end users with guidance for all time tracking tasks
4. Provides support and serves as back up to the Payroll Supervisor
• ·Reviews wage and benefits changes for exempt employees. • Generates, runs, and validates the payroll for the exempt cycle. • Runs integration and reconciles 401(k) reports and remits funding to both vendors. • Audits garnishment deductions after each pay run and requests payments. • Reviews and resolves matters received in the ticketing system and the payroll mailbox. • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred. • Minimum of one year of payroll or related experience required. • Familiar and comfortable with Microsoft office • Effective written and oral communication skills required.
The is a hybrid schedule position.
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.