Payroll Support Specialist

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision the Payroll Support Specialist is responsible for assisting University-wide payroll processing and administrative services in accordance with University policies and Federal and State regulations and other requirements.

Essential Functions

Performs standard payroll functions to ensure timely processing and compliance to regulations and policies as required by law and University policies. These may include but not limited to : Processing student faculty and staff payroll. Terminations for faculty and staff. Processing Non-Resident Alien activity. Serves as a resource to the University community assisting with University-wide training and support for payroll matters. Troubleshoots problems with payroll processing and recommends solutions. Performs review and audit of Banner Payroll system data entry and reports to support accurate timely payroll processing and internal and external compliance. Monitor payroll inbox and escalate issues as needed. Cross-trains with other Payroll department employees on all day-to-day functions of the Payroll department in order to provide back-up support and guidance for all three campuses as needed. Assists Manager in maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures for Payroll including desk manuals for detailed payroll processing. Provides support and assistance in research and analysis for assigned projects. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED . Two (2) years of administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in payroll accounting or finance. AA Degree. CPP / FPC . Excellent verbal and written communications skills required comfortable with public speaking. Intermediate computer skills especially in Microsoft Office Outlook Excel and Word and experience in using automated payroll processing systems. Knowledge of Federal and California state employment and tax law including payroll tax reporting & compliance payroll audit procedures & practices. Solid working knowledge of accounting and reconciliation practices and procedures. Skill in staff training and supervision. Ability to work independently with critical deadlines and competing priorities. Strong customer service orientation. Positive attitude proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Work Schedule

Work performed during normal business hours meeting critical deadlines may require work performed during non-routine business hours. Infrequent travel to off-site campuses meetings or workshops.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 19 - 22