Payroll Specialist - 007281 at University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama

Job Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	007281
Position Title	Payroll Specialist - 007281
Division	Finance and Administration
Department	172400 - Payroll Accounting
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required.
Preferred Qualifications	Payroll experience is preferred.
Job Description Summary	The University of South Alabama’s Payroll department is seeking to hire a Payroll Specialist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

Calculates and remits wage garnishments, child support and tax levy deductions. Calculates and enters deductions for health, life and vision insurance. Uses Banner to enter personnel actions forms to include appointments, salary chances, labor changes, terminations, etc. Reviews web time entry time sheets for exempt employees to ensure leave and time policies are followed. Audits transactions in the Kronos timekeeping system to ensure work is performed accurately and timely and follows hospital and campus policies. Provides back up and assistance for processing student classification personnel action forms. Provides back up and assistance for processes all tax annuity forms for Healthcare Authority employees. Provides backup and assistance for calculating pay outs for terminating and resigning campus employees. Provides backup and assistance for processing monthly faculty personnel action forms during high volume times. Provides backup on auditing, entering, and checking timesheets and applying personnel policies relating to time and attendance. Researches stale dated checks for those that need to be reported to the state as unclaimed property. Tracks and monitors leave taken for campus employees under the Family Medical Leave Act and Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Communicates with employees by telephone and in person concerning wages, taxes and deductions and explains gross to net variances. Prepares and analyzes reports in Microsoft Excel. Covers other areas of responsibility during absences. Ensures confidentiality of employee information. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required, which may include holidays. Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	04/06/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days	Monday - Friday
Working Hours	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location	Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time	Full Time
Regular or Temporary	Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources/Finance and Administration.

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