Payroll Specialist

Strategic Education, Inc

. Administer payroll for staff employees .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including proficiency in Workday Payroll Calculations and Excel, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with FMLA and garnishment rules. Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management are essential.

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Payroll AdministrationWorkday Payroll CalculationsExcel ProficiencyCustomer Service SkillsFMLA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationWorkday Payroll CalculationsExcel ProficiencyUnderstanding of FMLA RulesUnderstanding of Garnishment RulesTimekeeping System AssistanceEmployee Self Service SupportPay Input PreparationTime and Attendance SystemForm W2 Knowledge

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedAbility to Work IndependentlyEffective CommunicationStress ManagementDependable Attendance

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProcessingEmployee InquiriesCafeteria 125 DeductionsManagerial AuditMedium or Large Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer payroll for staff employees
Enter payroll documentation for processing as received
Respond to employee payroll inquiries
Assist employees with the timekeeping system
Prepare pay input entries for managerial audit using Workday Payroll Calculations
Assist employees with Employee Self Service for taxes and payment elections
Respond to employee inquiries about Form W2
Respond to employee inquiries about Cafeteria 125 pre-tax deductions
Assist management with employee time entry and submission through the time and attendance system
Collaborate with Human Resources and campus personnel to ensure payroll information is accurate, complete and timely

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience preferred
1-3 years’ experience of payroll administration in a medium or large company
Demonstrated knowledge of customer service skills
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented and able to follow up, resolve and close all issues
Proficiency in Excel
Understanding of FMLA rules
Understanding of garnishment rules by states
Strong computer skills, including Word and PowerPoint
Communicate with accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality
Flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Effectively communicate up and down the management chain
Effectively cope with stressful situations
Strong mental acuity
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees