Senior Payroll Processing Supervisor

Towson University • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The position involves managing all aspects of the preparation of the University's bi-weekly Contractual payroll for submission to the Central Payroll Bureau. The role requires close monitoring of daily workflow to meet strict payroll processing deadlines and providing staff with payroll training, coaching, counseling, and conducting periodic performance evaluations. Additionally, the position oversees the Graduate Assistant and Resident Assistant Payment Program, manages the Student Employee Payment Program, and ensures compliance with FICA tax regulations. The role also includes researching payroll-related issues, participating in payroll projects, verifying payroll source documents, and serving as a backup for regular payroll processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of complex and specialized payroll rules.
• Ability to run and troubleshoot processes and to create queries.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a Higher Education environment.
• Supervisory and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the preparation of the University's bi-weekly Contractual payroll for submission to Central Payroll Bureau.
• Manage daily workflow to meet strict payroll processing deadlines.
• Provide staff with payroll training, coaching/counseling, and perform periodic performance evaluations.
• Oversee the Graduate Assistant and Resident Assistant Payment Program including data entry of the hiring record, payment schedule, and payment set-up in PeopleSoft Additional Pay.
• Manage the Student Employee Payment Program including processing web and paper timesheets, processing terminations, and ensuring compliance with FICA tax regulations.
• Research problems concerning errors, rejects, pending transactions, pay rate changes, retroactive adjustments, stop payment requests, canceled checks, overtime calculations, W-2 and W-4 forms, and address changes.
• Actively participate in payroll-related projects and assist with testing for enhancements impacting PeopleSoft and the payroll system.
• Verify and perform a full analysis of payroll source documents and validate all files received from Office of Human Resources before processing.
• Manage accurate PeopleSoft HR/Payroll Additional Pay module payment setup for all Contractual employees.
• Administer the setup and maintenance of payment spreadsheets to track biweekly payments and process data changes.
• Serve as the backup for regular payroll processing and assume duties of the Assistant Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Manager in their absence.
• Assist with the cross-training of payroll staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree