Temporary Payroll Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Process and audit payroll accurately and promptly for various pay groups in accordance with National University policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Maintain precise payroll records to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.

• Address inquiries from employees and management regarding paychecks and payroll issues via email and phone.

• Respond to payroll-related questions from staff and faculty.

• Conduct audits of payroll reports for each pay group.

• Review on-demand checks, including lost checks, separations, retroactive compensation adjustments, and retroactive timesheet corrections.

• Keep records of issued exception checks.

• Implement retroactive compensation modifications.

• Manage garnishments and handle direct deposit returns and garnishment refunds.

• Coordinate timelines and delivery of separation checks with managers and HR.

• Upload agency notifications to ADP Smart Compliance and ensure follow-through to completion.

• Settle payrolls and on-demand checks while validating payroll funding in ADP Smart Compliance.

• Execute the complete payroll process for all pay groups as necessary.

• Assess and suggest changes to policies and procedures to improve processes and enhance automation.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate degree with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is preferred.

• Two to four (2-4) years of professional experience, particularly in payroll, accounting, financial/accounts payable tasks, or office management, is preferred.

• Proficiency in Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, and ADP Smart Compliance is required.

• Solid understanding of accounting and payroll processing principles and practices, and their effects on the general ledger in a high-volume organization.

• Basic knowledge of payroll regulations and labor laws is preferred.

• Intermediate proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Experience with accounting and payroll processing software, encompassing Workday HCM, Payroll Time Tracking, and ADP Smart Compliance.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within diverse teams, in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base pay as part of National University’s comprehensive total rewards package.

• Extensive well-being benefits available for employees and their families.

• Information regarding part-time benefits is also provided.