Payroll Specialist

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team in supporting essential payroll services that help ensure employees across campus are paid accurately and on time. This role plays a key part in payroll operations by assisting with payroll processing, customer support, time tracking, compliance reporting, and payroll systems administration.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree or minor in accounting, human resources, a related area or two years of payroll or similar professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks independently
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with accuracy and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in accounting or human resources plus two years professional experience in payroll.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a payroll office
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations
• Experience supporting non-U.S. resident employees
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft HCM or similar payroll systems

Responsibilities

• Support bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing using Workday
• Process payroll changes, adjustments, audits, and corrections
• Monitor payroll workflows and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions, direct deposit, taxes, and W-2 inquiries
• Support Workday time tracking and resolve time entry exceptions
• Maintain payroll documentation and compliance records
• Prepare payroll reports and resolve payroll processing discrepancies
• Provide backup support for payroll operations and special payroll processes
• Collaborate with HR and campus departments to resolve payroll issues

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree