Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
The payroll and compliance administrator for the university of arizona global campus (global campus) is a full-time employment position reporting to the srDirector, total rewards and can work in our home office in chandler, az or remotelyThe payroll and compliance administrator is responsible for processing bi-weekly staff and faculty payroll, collecting and reviewing payroll submissions, communicating with leaders and employees regarding missing time, investigating and resolving payroll issues, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll recordsThe successful administrator will ensure strict compliance with institutional and regulatory standards and will be well organized and comfortable dealing with payroll dataExcellent people skills and an aptitude for accuracy in payroll processing is a mustThe incumbent will have experience in managing the payroll administration of new hires, terminations, bonuses, leaves of absence (loa), vacation accruals, payroll tax changes, benefit deductions, flexible spending account deductions, 401(k) deductions, etc.
Essential job duties:
Able to work independently in a fast-paced and high-volume setting
Use workday and adp, process bi-weekly payroll along with performing daily activities related to payroll
Coordinate and administer faculty and staff payroll; verify and process all payroll-related changes
Review and monitor time entries to ensure state labor laws and audit compliance
Report statistical data on faculty and staff payroll to leadership team members and president’s cabinet as needed
Process off-cycle payrolls as needed for final paychecks, end of year payouts, etc.
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, paid time off, deductions, garnishments, and other related items
Track department trends for improvement opportunities
Create custom and ad hoc reports for the human resources, finance, and other departments as needed
Analyze processes and procedures for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
Adhere to and oversee the compliance of human resources policies and procedures
Work closely with human resources to set up employees in adp and to coordinate employees on loa, new hires, terminations, and other changes as needed
Assist in preparation of payroll sox audit and internal/external audit requests
Assist in tax calculations and filing activities as per irs regulations
All other tasks as assigned
Minimum requirements:
Associates degree or higher with a minimum of 4 years payroll processing experience
Experience with large payroll systems, preferably with adp and workday
High attention to detail, professional attitude and reliable
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of compensation data
Proficient with microsoft office suite, including ms excel
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work well with others as well as independently
Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
