Payroll Operations Coordinator

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Operations Associate is responsible for the biweekly completion of the payroll cycle for 3000+ hourly and salaried employees.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business or a closely related field.
3 years of recent work experience focusing on payroll generation processes
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Nice To Haves

Experience using Banner ERP system, Adobe Acrobat Writer for form development, or TimeClock Plus timekeeping system.
Experience in an educational setting such as Higher Education or K-12, specifically finance business office activities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing payroll biweekly cycles and direct deposit submission.
Monitoring and processes for special pay situations
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Develop methods and regularly audit employee data to verify the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system data.
Manage, research, answer, or refer inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and outside stakeholders regarding payroll policies, procedures, and documentation discrepancies.
Maintain payroll records in ERP platform regarding: Pay schedules, Holidays, Voluntary deduction tables, Earnings codes and leave time.
Preparation of quarterly informational payroll reporting, including 941, Unemployment, State, and Local submissions.
Understanding, preparation and processing of annual changes set forth in collective bargaining units.
Monitor application of student employment data into ERP systems.
Troubleshoot errors and system failures related to ERP.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Report directly to Payroll Manager and collaborate to resolve payroll related issues.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Perform all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Other duties as assigned.