Payroll Coordinator

Aston Carter • Columbia, MD

11d • $51,000 - $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator leads and oversees semi-monthly payroll processing for all employees, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable legal requirements. The role reviews and approves payroll entries, provides training and support to payroll team members, collaborates with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies, and prepares payroll reports for leadership and stakeholders. It also oversees payroll-system updates and improvements, including testing and implementation, and assists with audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Columbia, Maryland, requiring work in the office five days per week. The listed annual pay range is $51,000–$67,000. The posting also describes participation in Howard Community College’s BeneFlex health plans; eligible full-time employees who have other health coverage may elect a $400 annual credit in lieu of medical coverage, subject to the stated conditions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with an ERP or payroll software; proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Colleague payroll software; Colleague is preferred.
• Familiarity with Colleague or similar Ellucian systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee semi-monthly payroll processing for all employees.
• Review and approve payroll entries to ensure they meet internal standards and legal requirements.
• Provide training, support, and feedback to payroll team members, and serve as a resource for payroll-related questions.
• Work with HR and Finance to resolve payroll issues and discrepancies.
• Generate and share payroll reports with leadership and other stakeholders.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll-system updates and improvements, including testing and implementation.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting activities.

Benefits

• Participation in Howard County Government Health Plans through the BeneFlex flexible benefits plan.
• Eligible full-time employees covered under another health plan may elect a $400 annual credit in lieu of medical coverage, subject to the stated conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level