Payroll Specialist (ETS) - Campus Services
About The Position
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position ensures the integrity and confidentiality of the payroll system, the time and attendance system, and payroll reports. It involves reconciling university payroll accounts, assisting in the processing of tax forms and direct deposits, and reviewing payroll requests for accuracy and previous payment. The role also includes processing vacation and sick leave balance adjustments, benefit overrides, ACH reversals, stop payments, on-demand checks, and garnishments. Additionally, it assists in reviewing and processing various payroll deductions, clearing errors during payroll runs, and supporting the daily processing for bi-weekly and monthly pay cycles. The specialist prepares monthly deduction and premium payments, may run and review queries, and prepares monthly statistical reports. The role also involves answering questions from timekeepers regarding the Kronos time and attendance system, handling incoming phone calls and emails from employees and visitors, and undertaking special projects as requested.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of payroll or related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Kronos is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of the payroll system, the time and attendance system and payroll reports.
- Reconciles university payroll accounts.
- Assists in the processing of tax forms and direct deposits.
- Reviews payroll requests for accuracy and for previous payment.
- Processes vacation and sick leave balance adjustments and benefit overrides.
- Processes ACH reversals and stop payments when needed.
- Process on demand checks and garnishments.
- Assists in the review and processing of various payroll deductions.
- Assists in clearing errors during payroll runs.
- Assists with the daily processing for bi-weekly and monthly pay cycles.
- Prepares monthly deduction and premium payments via wires or checks.
- May run and review queries.
- Prepares monthly statistical reports.
- Answers timekeepers' questions regarding the Kronos time and attendance system.
- Answers incoming phone calls, emails, and questions from employees and visitors.
- Handles special projects as requested.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
