Temporary Payroll Specialist II

Overview

This role processes and audits accurate, timely payroll for multiple pay groups under direct supervision, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines. The position maintains precise payroll records to support accurate, on-time pay for employees.

Responsibilities

• Answer employee and management questions related to paychecks and other payroll matters (including handling inquiries via email and phone).
• Respond to telephone or written inquiries from staff and faculty regarding payroll questions.
• Audit payroll reports for each pay group to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit on-demand checks, including lost checks, separations, retro compensation changes, and retro timesheet corrections prior to settlement.
• Maintain accurate records of exception checks issued within the department and designated pay group.
• Perform retroactive compensation changes.
• Ensure garnishments are administered correctly.
• Ensure direct deposit returns and garnishment refunds are processed correctly.
• Coordinate with managers and HR regarding separation check timelines and delivery processes; provide separation checks in a timely manner to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws.
• Upload agency notices to ADP Smart Compliance and complete the workflow to completion.
• Settle payrolls and on-demand checks; validate funding of the payrolls in ADP Smart Compliance.
• Complete a full payroll process for all pay groups when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources, or its equivalent in related work preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of professional experience with an emphasis on payroll or accounting/financial/accounts payable related duties, or office management duties preferred.
• Experience with Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking and ADP Smart Compliance required.

Competencies / Technical / Functional Skills

• Ability to function as an active team member and work toward shared goals.
• Ability to influence, build effective relationships, and gain alignment with peers, functional partners, and/or external partners.
• Personal accountability and proactive problem-solving; supports honesty and respect.
• Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that support successful outcomes.
• Working knowledge of accounting and payroll processing and the impact on general ledger within a large-volume organization; basic knowledge of mandates and other regulations related to payroll processing and labor law preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including software used for accounting and payroll processing (Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, ADP Smart Compliance).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals across a diverse community.
• Ability to work independently while fostering a cooperative spirit; able to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $25.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Base pay is one component of the organization’s total rewards package.

Location

• Remote, USA

Travel

• Travel seldom required.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants per applicable federal, state, and local laws.