Specialist/Senior Specialist, Payroll

Role Summary

We are seeking a Specialist or Senior Specialist, Payroll that will be responsible for analyzing data exports from Workday and verifying the accuracy and completion of the information. This individual also manually enters submitted time from UT's time system and processes bi-weekly payroll for the U.S. and international employees. The Specialist, Payroll troubleshoots with the payroll system and/or HRIS manager to correct information when needed, and detects data errors.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify all changes imported into the payroll system from Workday are accurate and complete
• Ensure time sheets are processed and approved by employees and managers timely and follow up as necessary
• Monitor the payroll mailbox daily and respond to inquiries/requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours)
• Research and resolve all payroll-related issues, timely and accurately
• Setup new garnishments and support orders
• Ensure payroll records are maintained and organized
• Calculate and reconcile all retroactive and proactive amounts
• Review Payroll Vendor's Connector for errors on interface days
• Run data reports for key stakeholders, as requested
• All other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements For The Payroll Specialist
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • 3+ years of experience in full-cycle processing of Payroll for at least 500+ employees
  • Experience with Workday and Web-based ADP/Dayforce
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and effective time-management
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team player
  • Copes well in stressful environments
  • Capable of successfully handling various and sundry tasks

• Preferred Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist
  • Associate Degree
  • American Payroll Association's Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC)
  • Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization
  • Experience in reporting on and presenting information

• Minimum Requirements For The Senior Specialist
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • 5+ years of experience in full cycle processing of Payroll for at least 500 + employees
  • Knowledge of how to create journal entries
  • Experience with Workday, SAP, and Web-based ADP or Dayforce
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and Excel
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization
  • Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Experience in reporting on and presenting information
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and effective time-management
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team player
  • Copes well in stressful environments
  • Capable of successfully handling various and sundry tasks

• Preferred Qualifications For The Senior Specialist
  • Associate Degree
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)-APA

Education

Additional Requirements

• Job Location: This hybrid role is located in Silver Spring, MD and requires reporting to the office at least three days a week. In office requirements could increase based on business needs.