Payroll Coordinator

Aston Carter • Columbia, MD

10d • $51,000 - $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator leads and oversees semi-monthly payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal standards and applicable laws. The role reviews and approves payroll entries, supports and trains payroll team members, and works with HR and Finance to address payroll issues and discrepancies. It also prepares payroll reports for leadership and other stakeholders, oversees payroll-system updates and improvements, and assists with audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Columbia, Maryland, with a requirement to work in the office five days per week. The stated annual pay range is $51,000–$67,000. Individual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, location, and internal equity. Howard Community College participates in Howard County Government Health Plans. Eligible full-time employees covered by another health plan may elect a $400 annual credit instead of medical coverage, subject to the stated conditions; the plan is called BeneFlex.

Requirements

• Three to five years of payroll experience.
• Experience with ERP or payroll software.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office tools, 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 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

• Howard County Government Health Plans, described as providing high-quality, affordable benefits.
• 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; this is part of the BeneFlex flexible benefits plan.

What This Job Offers

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