Payroll Practitioner I (Temp)

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

14h

About The Position

At Georgia State University, the Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting department issues more than 100,000 payments each year to approximately 15,000 faculty, staff, and student employees within the university. The Payroll Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a part-time Payroll Practitioner I (Temp). This part-time temporary position will assist with processing payroll per established guidelines in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and two years of customer service, payroll, human resources or clerical experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience associated with higher education / academic office environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task, a self-starter, quick learner with an awareness to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interprets monitors and analyzes information as it relates to payroll processing.
• Reviews data before and after the actual payroll process.
• Process/update manager self-service transactions (tax and direct deposit updates).
• Process/analyze payroll queries for updates to FICA taxes, students with SUI, Pre-sheet Audit.
• Review timesheets in OneUSG Connect for exceptions (missed punches, long intervals).
• Enter pay entries in automated on-line entry panel each payroll cycle.
• Set up additional pay panels in OneUSG for student leader payments.
• Communicate with employees and departments regarding pay and other customer concerns or complaints to resolve issues.
• Perform other payroll related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees