Payroll Operations Analyst

University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

42d

About The Position

Responsible for accurately preparing and maintaining all payroll records in an ERP HR/Payroll system in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations. This includes interpreting and analyzing gross pay, tax implications, state retirement implications, and other special issues that arise. Provides guidance to employees concerning payroll issues.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM application.
• Previous FLSA training and understanding, including principles of overtime calculations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word, PowerPoint, and experience with accounting principles.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of payroll, accounting, state government, retirement regulations.
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts and analyze and interpret related data.
• Ability to update systems and processes when new rules and regulations are implemented.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred.
• Higher Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and make necessary preparations for processing payroll on a bi-monthly basis, which involves resolving any issues that may arise, entering and reconciling garnishments, ensuring that International Treaties are applied correctly, verifying the accuracy of student FICA tax statuses, keeping overpayment calculations and repayment schedules up to date. Additionally, determine if there are any outstanding benefit premiums, arrears, or retro benefits that need to be addressed in order to ensure accurate billing of employee benefits.
• Support and execute on-cycle processing tasks. Efficiently managing payroll processing within set deadlines with minimal manual involvement, handling adjustments for annual leave payouts, contract pays, pay basis changes, award gross ups, taxable benefits, and uploading deductions for general, insurance, and retirement. Reviewing and inputting bank reversals and reissuances.
• Analyze and input International Tax Treaties. Collaborate with OIS and international personnel to ensure the timely application or removal of the appropriate tax treaties.
• Provide support in the testing and validation of system updates and enhancements, as well as conduct thorough reviews of processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.

Benefits

• The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees