Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serves as a main point of contact for payroll & troubleshoots payroll-related issues impacting employees (non-payments, pay discrepancies, general questions, etc.) while exhibiting excellent customer service to the employee.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of payroll in Workday Payroll system for employees paid on weekly, biweekly and semi-monthly frequencies.
• Affords assistance with the semi-monthly Vancouver, Canada payroll submission to ADP.
• Enters and maintains On-Demand payroll records upon Management approval.
• Reconciles union dues deductions to records maintained by Accounting Dept. and various union liaisons.
• Maintains employment and pay compliance criteria for Federal College Work Study and other student employees.
• Provides ad hoc payroll reporting and other documentation to Finance, HR, and other authorized parties.
• Communicates with and reports to State, local and 3rd party agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related business major required.
• Minimum 2 years payroll, human resources or finance-related experience, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in providing quality customer service required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Workday software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of NYS Department of Labor laws and Federal/State payroll tax laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others of all levels.
• Display high degree of professionalism, strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.