Payroll Coordinator Job at Tucker Parker Smith Group (Los Angeles)

Payroll Coordinator

Tucker Parker Smith Group

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

32.00 - 36.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

A prestigious private university's School of Architecture is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support faculty payroll and HR operations. This role is ideal for someone experienced in Workday transactions, faculty contracts, and high-volume workforce administration within an academic environment. The Payroll Coordinator will manage Workday transactions, faculty employment records, and compensation changes while ensuring compliance with university HR and payroll policies. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced academic setting.

Job Responsibility:

Manage and distribute part-time faculty contracts
Edit and maintain faculty positions in Workday
Update academic appointments and employment records
Enter furloughs and employment status changes
Process compensation changes, overload pay, bonuses, and summer compensation
Enter Period Activity Pay (PAP) transactions
Process promotions, administrative appointments, and employee transfers
Assist with student worker position setup and updates
Submit timesheets on behalf of employees as needed
Provide guidance to departments regarding Workday transactions
Ensure compliance with HR and payroll policies
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Monitor deadlines and ensure timely processing of transactions
Respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, and departments
Support special projects and additional administrative tasks

Requirements:

2 years of administrative, HR, payroll, or workforce operations experience
2 years of Workday experience
Experience handling faculty contracts
Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing high-volume transactional workloads

Nice to have:

Experience working in higher education or academic environments

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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