What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Coordinator position at University of Dayton?
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Controller - 800500
Pay Grade: B - Exempt
Advertised: August 21, 2023
Applications close: September 04, 2023
Do you want to be part of a team that builds community and welcomes people with diverse talents, interests and backgrounds to enrich and advance our common mission? If so, then we invite you to apply to the Payroll Coordinator position at the University of Dayton. We offer a 35 hour work week along with excellent benefits, paid leave and holidays, and tuition assistance. We are searching for an Payroll Coordinator who is interested in taking on a variety of duties and can work cross-functionally with multiple departments.
This position is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the University’s bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls, maintains payroll records and analyzes data to ensure accuracy. UD processes payroll in-house which includes computing paychecks, filling and remitting payroll taxes and issuing W-2s. This position will work collaboratively across departments to ensure data integrity and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Associates degree in Business, Human Resources or related field with two years of related experience which includes payroll, accounting, or human resources OR a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Human Resources.
- Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Experience in the following:
o Working effectively in a team setting
o Acting and working independently
o Adhering to firm deadlines
o Providing customer service to employees and supervisors
o Adapting to and initiating change for process improvements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Human Resources
- 4 years of in-house payroll processing experience
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including, but not limited to: garnishments, child support, tax levies, subpoenas, non-resident alien and U.S. tax treaties
- Fundamental Payroll Professional or other nationally recognized payroll certification
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting access, diversity, equity and inclusion
- Experience with the following software systems: Ellucian Banner ERP HR module, Cognos reporting tool, Time Clock Plus timekeeping, Deltek Costpoint time and expense module
- Experience with Higher Education payroll processing
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
