Payroll Specialist

St. Norbert College (SNC) is a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college. This on-site position requires regular attendance on campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the college's payroll processing and reporting functions, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, and processed in accordance with established guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Calculate and verify wages, tax withholdings, garnishments, deductions, and other payroll-related payments. Ensure the accurate and timely processing of direct deposit files and benefit vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax requirements, including quarterly and annual tax filings, unemployment reporting, and W-2 processing.
• Perform Workday administrative functions related to payroll, including security maintenance, business process and tenant configuration, data loads, integrations, and system upgrades.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll and Workday issues, researching, troubleshooting, and resolving integration and production issues while considering cross-functional impacts and implementing effective, long-term solutions.
• Respond to employee and external inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, garnishments, deductions, and other pay-related matters, providing accurate information and guidance.
• Conduct annual payroll audits and prepare required reports, including workers' compensation audit documentation and census information for the actuarial valuation of post-retirement benefits.
• Review and improve payroll processes and procedures to identify inefficiencies, reduce manual processes, minimize errors, and implement best practices and solutions in collaboration with Human Resources and other campus partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of payroll experience, with 6–7 years of experience in finance or a process-controlled environment.
• Experience with Workday HCM and Payroll preferred; knowledge of payroll tax regulations and process controls required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with coworkers and customers and handle complex or sensitive situations.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and the ability to learn new technologies and systems.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and coordinating projects, programs, or events from planning through completion.

The College may consider any equivalent combination of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.