Campus Payroll Specialist

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University’s Business Office is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to manage day-to-day payroll operations for multiple payrolls, ensure accurate processing, and maintain confidentiality of employee data. The role reports to the Payroll Manager and collaborates with HR and the Controller to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The ideal candidate has a business-related degree, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and after-hours

Qualifications

• Associate’s or higher in business or related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Process and verify data for semi-monthly salaried, bi-weekly hourly, supplemental and student payrolls.
• Ensure hours are imported and calculated correctly for bi-weekly and student payrolls.
• Verify state/local taxes based on location worked.
• Process garnishments and child support orders.
• Input and reconcile voluntary benefit deductions.
• Maintain employee tax and direct deposit information.
• Assist employees with payroll questions in writing and verbally.
• Monitor contracts submitted to payroll office via Sharepoint and other means.
• Collaborate with Payroll Manager, HR staff, and Controller to coordinate payroll operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Contribute to team with related results as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Business or related field

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Kronos

Job description

Ashland University’s Business Office is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to manage day-to-day payroll operations for multiple payrolls, ensure accurate processing, and maintain confidentiality of employee data. The role reports to the Payroll Manager and collaborates with HR and the Controller to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The ideal candidate has a business-related degree, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and after-hours