Benefits & Payroll Assistant

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

23h • $16

About The Position

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. General Summary: Benefits & Payroll Assistant is responsible for the accuracy and transmittal of payroll documents for WTAMU Faculty/Staff. This includes regular, supplemental, work study, and student payrolls. Other responsibilities include accounting related duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of related office experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong clerical and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of Payroll experience.
• Workday experience.

Responsibilities

• Data entry – hire or make changes to students/ camp workers into Workday.
• Assists departments with proper completion of payroll EVAF’s.
• Learn Benefits & Payroll basics to assist with employee questions.
• Run benefit report to find errors and report to Benefits & Payroll Specialist.
• Meet with Perspective faculty to explain our benefits and perks.
• Follow up on documentation needed for employee benefits and Email GA/PTI’s when eligible to offer benefits.
• Assist new employees on boarding for benefits.
• Input terminated employees into the Property Clearance form Smartsheet.
• Completes employment verifications and request state services records for current and past employees.
• Provides Notary support when needed, will be required to become a Notary.
• Maintain 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University, and job-specific on-line training courses.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED