Payroll Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +32 more locations.

📋 Description

• Execute payroll-related transactions, including adjustments to pay, earnings related to leave, terminations, deductions, wage garnishments, and other payroll inputs.

• Verify payroll transactions for accuracy and completeness.

• Address payroll issues, discrepancies, and respond to employee inquiries.

• Assist with preliminary, final, and post-payroll processing in Workday and associated payroll systems.

• Maintain payroll records and the necessary supporting documentation.

• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations regarding employee status changes, leaves, terminations, earnings, deductions, and various transactions.

• Investigate variances and discrepancies impacting employee compensation and escalate unresolved matters.

• Aid in payroll controls, compliance efforts, validation, audit preparation, and documentation requests.

• Engage in payroll testing, implementation initiatives, and process enhancements.

• Keep documentation updated and maintain current knowledge of payroll practices, systems, and regulatory obligations.

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Time and Absence, and other university departments.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over two years of payroll experience.

• Bachelor's degree; equivalent professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Familiarity with payroll concepts, systems, and established controls.

• Capability to audit detailed payroll information.

• Proficiency in managing detailed data and basic spreadsheet functionalities.

• Ability to convey payroll information effectively.

• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

• Must reside in and work from one of the approved states.

• Dependable internet connection and a dedicated, well-equipped workspace free from distractions.

• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are vital functions of the role.

🏝️ Benefits

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance.

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans.

• Five weeks of paid time off (in addition to nearly a dozen paid holidays).

• Employer-funded retirement plan.

• Free tuition program.

• Parental leave.

• Resources for mental health and wellbeing.

• Remote work option for employees in approved states.

• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated, well-equipped workspace for remote staff.