Payroll Specialist

Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.Virginia Highlands Community College is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our team! Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.The faculty, staff, and stakeholders of Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) enjoy the privilege of serving the individuals of the commonwealth who reside in Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, VA. One of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), VHCC is a beacon for educational opportunities, in view of Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain at Exit 14 on Interstate 81 in Abingdon, VA. With a robust 54-year heritage, VHCC serves students in the service region through a Workforce Development Division, a Professional and Technical Studies Division, an Arts and Sciences Division, and a Nursing Division. VHCC awards credentials and continuing education courses as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates.The successful candidate will be part of a team that is responsible for performing a variety of support tasks associated with payroll operations.Position Responsibilities Include:Provide professional and courteous customer service to all employeesIndependently prepares and assists all payroll functionsUpdates and maintains employee master files and databases from source documentsPrepares and inputs all payrolls according to VHCC, state, and federal guidelines and lawsUpdates employee fringe benefit and deductions as appropriateReconciles payroll and helps identify and resolve discrepanciesAnswer employee payroll questionsPrepares and submits accurate payroll reports by deadlinesAssisting with onboarding of new employeesHandle direct deposit requests and changesVerification of hours worked, leave requests, and pay adjustmentsProvides support for the HR Director’s office