Hybrid Temporary Payroll Specialist en American University
American University · Washington, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Oficina en Washington
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
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Time Type:
Full time
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FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptWork Modality:
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Job Description:
Summary:
The Temporary Payroll Specialist supports the Payroll Office by providing auditing for the production of Biweekly and Monthly payrolls. Additional processing may include: issue retroactive pay, termination payouts, and overtime calculations for employees with multiple positions. The position will review payroll data to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and university policies and procedures. Strict adherence to critical deadlines and confidentiality is required. This position assists in the production and distribution of payroll checks. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on Workday HCM payroll, time-tracking, and reporting experience.
Essential Functions:
Works independently to perform auditing steps in the production of assigned Biweekly and Monthly payrolls.
Performs daily review of new hires, job changes, address changes, terminations, retro pay events, multistate tax audits, and bonus / one-time payments to proactively identify and remedy any issues before processing on-cycle payrolls.
Researches and resolves problems concerning faculty, staff, and student employee earnings and deductions.
Calculates and reviews various wages and benefit payments such as period activity pay, separation/termination payouts, retroactive payments, multi-job overtime, short-term disability, and other miscellaneous type payments.
Responds to customer inquiries via ServiceNow, email, phone, or in person.
Escalating more complex inquires as necessary to Senior Payroll Specialists and Payroll Operations Manager.
Monitors and answers customer inquiries from ServiceNow case queue.
Assists with preparing monthly reports that may be required.
Requires staying abreast of checks that have been held in the Payroll Office.
Competencies:
Prioritizing and Organizing.
Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
Serving Customers.
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
Supporting Coworkers.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-Time.
35 hours a week.
May sometimes be required to work additional hours to finish time-sensitive payroll processes and reporting.
This is a temporary 12-month position with the possibility of extension.
Salary Range:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
Critical and analytical thinking, oral and written communications, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Must strictly observe confidentiality of information.
Preferred Education and Experience:
1-3 years of relevant experience.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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