Payroll Analyst / Senior Payroll Analyst

Baylor University•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Payroll Analyst/Senior Payroll Analyst. The Payroll Analyst develops an understanding of the university’s payroll system to accurately and timely pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. While adhering to strict processing deadlines and meeting required deliverables, the Payroll Analyst helps to ensure proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings such as taxes, deductions for benefits, retirement contributions, and other deductions by utilizing appropriate analysis skills.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required.
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience is preferred.
Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another.
CPP Certification
FPC Certification

Responsibilities

Ensure proper payment of wages and salaries by using the in-house payroll system to correctly process salaries and reported hours worked, correctly utilize paid leave and holiday pay, correctly accrue compensatory time, and correctly compute overtime
Generate records of payrolls showing each payee, hours worked for employees, wages paid, associated withholdings for retirement, benefits, and other contributions, and taxes withheld, maintains payroll records
Process off-cycle payrolls in accordance with legal requirements and University policy
Use analytic tools to verify the accuracy of payroll data inputs, coordinating with appropriate business partners for necessary actions
Calculate pay adjustments and verify retroactive pay
Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and ensures compliance with federal, state regulations
Verify accuracy and completeness of payment disbursements, tax reporting, and accounting activity
Coordinate with Payroll Accountant to prepare accounting entries and in system employee balance adjustments in support of month/quarter/year end closing activities
Provide superior customer service to assist employees or supervisors with understanding payroll processes
Contribute to the success of the university by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, acting as a back-up for other positions as needed, maintaining high levels of accuracy
Maintain a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality
Work collaboratively with Payroll Manager, Payroll Analysts, Human Resources staff, and others across the university
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance