Sr Payroll Specialist

University of Southern California • Marina del Rey, CA

1d • $38 - $42

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles. USC is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service, and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Location - Information Sciences Institute in Marina del Rey Job Summary This is a 6-month fixed-term position. The Senior Payroll Specialist serves in a lead role supporting the planning and delivery of payroll services. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll for faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent acts as a key liaison to assigned departments, resolving complex payroll issues and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Payroll services experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• 4 or more years of payroll experience.
• Experience working in higher education or large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, prioritizes, reviews for accuracy, and processes incoming payroll and personnel documents
• Leads payroll specialists in processing out-of-system payroll requests and audits calculations for termination and final pay
• Coordinates final audits of hand-drawn checks to ensure compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state laws
• Maintains payroll records and statistics and prepares reports.
• Provides direction and guidance to staff on payroll processes, procedures, and best practices
• Serves as a liaison to departments, resolving complex payroll issues in compliance with FLSA, California labor laws, and IRS regulations
• Processes payroll-related transactions for new hires, transfers, and promotions, ensuring accurate system entry and proper documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees