Payroll Administrator

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for faculty, staff, and student employees, ensuring wages are issued correctly and on schedule
• Review and maintain payroll records, including hours worked, deductions, tax withholding details, and related system data with a high level of accuracy
• Produce and reconcile payroll reports, confirming payroll accounts align with general ledger records and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Support payroll tax compliance by assisting with filings, year-end documents, and other required federal, state, and local reporting activities
• Strengthen payroll operations by refining procedures and internal controls that improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Protect the confidentiality of employee compensation and payroll information maintained within payroll systems and records
• Partner with finance and human resources teams to verify employee data, benefits deductions, and payroll-related reporting details
• Complete additional payroll and administrative tasks as needed to support departmental operations

• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience, with prior experience in a higher education environment considered an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred
• equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll, including multi-state payroll processing for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience using payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now or comparable systems
• Strong numerical skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple deadlines
• Effective communication and customer service abilities, with a thoughtful approach to responding to payroll-related questions
• Proven ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with sound judgment and discretion

prior experience in a higher education environment considered an advantage

• medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• enroll in our company 401(k) plan