Payroll Administrator I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Administrator I provides semi-complex payroll accounting services. Collaborates with representatives and coordinates pay calculations. The Payroll Administrator I is involved in all aspects of payroll processing within the Payroll Services department of the Division of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness. Submits, reviews, researches, audits and approves payroll transactions and submission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience required.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Customer service and problem-solving skills.
Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations in a complex environment.
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
This position is security sensitive.
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous payroll, higher education, or Texas A&M University experience.
FPC or CPP Certification through PayrollOrg.
Practical knowledge of governmental and higher education operations in specialized field preferred.

Responsibilities

Involved in all aspects of payroll processing within the Payroll Services department of the Division of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness.
Submits, reviews, researches, audits and approves payroll transactions and submission.
Ensures payrolls are processed accurately and timely.
Maintains and updates payroll records.
Processes and issues employee paychecks/statements of earnings and deductions.
Collaborates with representatives and coordinates pay calculations.
Assists HROE staff and HR Professionals with routine & semi-complex technical and procedural situations to resolve payroll issues.
Responds to and resolves inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting.
Reviews and researches payroll discrepancies and reports findings.
Distributes payroll reports.
Assists in policy and procedural compliance with Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University System, State of Texas and Federal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.