Payroll Coordinator I

First Student•Cincinnati, OH

12d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for processing payroll data, employee maintenance, and ensuring accurate deductions and processing. The Payroll Coordinator I will coordinate with HR and unions to update employee records, support Payroll Specialists with payroll processing, and perform detailed reconciliation and balancing. The position also involves auditing data entry, handling daily banking submissions, creating reports, and supporting the Payroll team with customer service inquiries.

Requirements

1 year experience in Payroll with Customer Service or H.R. background.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, including working with data, reports, and reconciliations.
Good oral and written communication skills required.
Good customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
English proficiency is required for all communications, including training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Entry and review of the weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll data, employee maintenance, and union dues.
Load and review payroll deduction files to ensure accurate employee deductions and payroll processing.
Coordinate with Human Resource Department personnel and/or unions on the timely and accurate updating of employee records and employee changes, including union-related updates.
Supports Payroll Specialists with processing payrolls for various scheduled pay dates. Detailed reconciliation and balancing.
Audits payroll data entry and employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.
Handles daily banking submissions, reporting payroll data on various logs.
Follows and documents audit processes.
Create and run payroll reports and review information for accuracy.
Support Payroll team with customer service through telephone or e-mail inquiries which may include additional research or working with Payroll Specialist or Supervisor for resolution.
Additional special projects and duties as assigned.