HR & Payroll Associate

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking an Employment Associate to work with departments to submit employment and payroll forms to HR and the Payroll Office, and to facilitate personnel actions for faculty, staff and students.

The role supports recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and timekeeping processes, coordinating documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with policies. Occasional travel and a 37.5-hour week are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree and two years of relevant experience, or high school diploma and four years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's or Associate degree plus 2 years relevant experience.
• High school diploma with 4 years relevant experience acceptable.
• Experience in HR office and payroll processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports departments in hiring faculty, staff and students.
• Collects and prepares required documentation/paperwork by coordinating with the hiring department, Budget Office and Human Resources.
• Coordinates with HR and Budget Office to assist in salary actions and epafs for personnel actions.
• Assists departments in revising and ending assignments for temporary employees.
• Monitors epafs and communicates with approvers to keep them moving.
• Meets with departments to proactively manage employment needs and maintains roster of personnel and vacancies.
• Assists with interview scheduling and applicant support.
• Supports onboarding/offboarding checklists and access requests for new hires.
• Assists in preparing payroll adjustments and timesheet approvals.
• Creates and maintains procedural documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential info

Technical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Banner software

MS Office

Job description

Winthrop University is seeking an Employment Associate to work with departments to submit employment and payroll forms to HR and the Payroll Office, and to facilitate personnel actions for faculty, staff and students.

The role supports recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and timekeeping processes, coordinating documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with policies. Occasional travel and a 37.5-hour week are noted.