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Payroll Associate
SNHU Careers. Process payroll-related transactions, including pay adjustments, leave-related earnings, terminations, deductions, wage garnishments, and other payroll inputs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including transaction management, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in utilizing payroll systems like Workday and maintaining accurate payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and effective communication.
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Payroll ProcessingWorkdayPayroll AuditsPayroll ComplianceData Analysis
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Hard Skills
Payroll TransactionsPayroll AuditsPayroll ReconciliationsSpreadsheet FunctionalityPayroll ConceptsPayroll SystemsWage GarnishmentsDeductionsEmployee InquiriesPayroll Documentation
Soft Skills
CommunicationConfidentialityReliabilityAttention to DetailProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayPayroll Systems
Industry Keywords
Payroll CompliancePayroll ControlsEmployee Status ChangesLeave ManagementPayroll Processing Improvements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Process payroll-related transactions, including pay adjustments, leave-related earnings, terminations, deductions, wage garnishments, and other payroll inputs
- Review payroll transactions for completeness and accuracy
- Resolve payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries
- Support preliminary, final, and post-payroll processing in Workday and related payroll systems
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
- Perform payroll audits and reconciliations related to employee status changes, leaves, terminations, earnings, deductions, and other transactions
- Research variances and discrepancies affecting employee pay and escalate unresolved issues
- Support payroll controls, compliance activities, validation, audit preparation, and documentation requests
- Participate in payroll testing, implementation activities, and process improvements
- Maintain documentation and current knowledge of payroll practices, systems, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Time and Absence, and other university departments
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Two+ years of payroll experience
- Bachelor's degree; equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree acceptable
- Understanding of payroll concepts, systems, and established controls
- Ability to audit detailed payroll information
- Ability to work with detailed data and basic spreadsheet functionality
- Ability to communicate payroll information
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Must reside in and work from one of the approved states
- Reliable internet connection and dedicated, properly equipped workspace free of distractions
- Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential functions of the role
Benefits
Comp & perks- High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
- Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
- 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
- Employer-funded retirement
- Free tuition program
- Parental leave
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Remote work option in approved states
- Reliable internet connection and dedicated, properly equipped workspace for remote employees