Campus Student Payroll Specialist | Multi-Campus Roles

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking a payroll professional to process student payrolls for the Baton Rouge paid campus, covering LSU A&M, LSUA, LSUE, LSUS, and related centers. This non-supervisory, unclassified role focuses on accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes managing federal work study funds, auditing payments, and coordinating with the Student Employment Office and Financial Aid. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 24 hours accounting coursework.
• 2 years professional experience in a payroll or accounting role.
• Experience with payroll audits and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Processes two biweekly student payrolls across LSU campuses in Baton Rouge.
• Manages Federal Work Study and Chancellor's Student Aid funding for campuses.
• Calculates gross pay, taxes, and deductions for manual inputs when needed.
• Coordinates with departments on payroll procedures and provides guidance on tax forms.
• Serves as primary contact for employment and student verifications and supports Workday testing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Auditing reports

Communication with departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

24 hours accounting courses

Tools

Workday

Job description

The State of Louisiana is seeking a payroll professional to process student payrolls for the Baton Rouge paid campus, covering LSU A&M, LSUA, LSUE, LSUS, and related centers. This non-supervisory, unclassified role focuses on accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes managing federal work study funds, auditing payments, and coordinating with the Student Employment Office and Financial Aid. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.