Payroll Specialist

Barry University•Miami Shores, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative duties that require knowledge of office routine and understanding of the organizations, programs, and procedures related to the work of the supervisor/department to which you are assigned. The payroll specialist is involved in a variety of duties related to the processing of the payroll and works under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Minimum of one year of payroll or related experience required.
Familiar and comfortable with Microsoft office
Effective written and oral communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and processes the non-exempt payroll for School of Law, Main Campus and College Work Study students: Tracking hours recorded in the time tracking module on weekly basis. Processes corrections of hours as needed such as missing time punches, mismatches between positions and earning type. Reviews reports of un-submitted and unapproved time to ensure all employees are included in the pay run. Monitors and corrects Holiday hours for part time employees. Reviews leave hours for employees on paid and non-paid leaves. Reviewing employment data changes prior to and during payroll processing. Coordinates with HR and other department's personnel corrections and adjustments as necessary. Reconciles verification reports to ensure all employees are included in the pay run Verifies one-time adjustments for wages and benefits. Computes and enters wage inputs as needed. Submits direct deposit file to the bank, verifying submission and ACH Provides positive pay information to the accounting department. Handles Pension Plan deductions and contributions for the non-exempt cycle, reconciles reports on pay period basis. Runs tax liability integration to third party vendor for payment and employment tax reporting. Prepares on demand payments when needed; verifying that funds have been returned to the University for payments made via direct deposit. Assists other departments by providing payroll related information
Processes all reports related to back-end once payroll is complete: Grants, Overtime, Federal Work-study All employment verifications and unemployment forms requests Reviews/confirms payment elections tasks in WD on a daily basis.
Serves as front desk person for the payroll office handling the main phone line. Provides payroll information and/or documentation as requested by managers or workers. Guides employees through the completion of self-service business processes. Asssits managers with trame tracking tasks such as editing, entering and approving time. Provides end users with guidance for all time tracking tasks
Provides support and serves as back up to the Payroll Supervisor ·Reviews wage and benefits changes for exempt employees. Generates, runs, and validates the payroll for the exempt cycle. Runs integration and reconciles 401(k) reports and remits funding to both vendors. Audits garnishment deductions after each pay run and requests payments. Reviews and resolves matters received in the ticketing system and the payroll mailbox. Performs other duties as assigned or required.