Payroll Coordinator

Dickinson College, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to handle payroll processing, time reporting, and financial analysis tasks. The role involves ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and providing backup support to senior staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant payroll experience, and proficiency in tools like Workday and Microsoft Office Suite. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement contributions, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant payroll experience may substitute for education.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and student payrolls accurately and timely.
• Enhance financial analysis efficiency through automation.
• Handle payroll inquiries and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial analysis

Time reporting

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant payroll experience

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Payroll CoordinatorApplylocations: Carlisle, Pennsylvaniatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100375**Posting Details**Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the "Apply" for this job link button above.**Position Department**Financial Operations - Payroll**Job Summary/Basic Function**## Position SummaryThe Payroll Coordinator performs a wide variety of record-keeping and payroll processing activities, including time reporting, processing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, and cross-training with the Senior Payroll Coordinator.## Essential Functions* Processing bi-weekly and student payrolls, including balancing and controlling earnings and deduction totals, calculating and preparing general ledger entries, inspecting automated system output, determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions, performing reconciliations to the general ledger, and document imaging.* Enhancing the efficiency of financial analysis and processing in Financial Operations by automating manual processes using Workday and other report-writing tools.* Remitting payroll-related expenses and withholdings to the appropriate parties.* Providing backup to the Senior Payroll Coordinator by cross-training for semi-monthly payrolls, tax payments, and other remittances and reports primarily prepared by the Senior Payroll Coordinator.* Processing payroll history adjustments, manual checks, and labor redistributions as required.* Monitoring federal work study hours to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and communicating with appropriate departments when necessary.* Maintaining payroll documents and records, including payroll processing procedures.## Other Duties and Responsibilities* Responding to internal and external payroll inquiries.* Providing employment history and wage and hour data where appropriate to prospective employers, mortgage companies and government agencies.* Ensuring confidentiality of all employee records and files.* Participating in inter-departmental committees and working groups as assigned.* Other duties as determined or assigned.## Supervisory Responsibilities* Not responsible for supervising others.## Requirements* High school diploma or equivalent* Two to three years of relevant payroll experience may substitute for education.## Minimum Work Experience* 1-3 years of relevant work experience## Independence of Action* Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.## Equipment Used* Personal computer* Basic office and accounting equipment* Microsoft Office Suite## Physical/Environmental Demands* No specific or unusual work environment or physical demandsFor full consideration, we request that applicants upload a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Please use the "Apply" link above to begin the application process and upload both documents in the "Resume and Cover Letter" upload section.**EEO/Diversity Statement:**The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.### About UsDickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video.### Our BenefitsDickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.### Dickinson's Commitment to InclusivityDickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class.We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).### Employment InformationYou must submit your application for each position for which you would like to be considered. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date indicated. If you have accepted any position at Dickinson College, there are key pieces of documentation that are needed to complete the hiring process. Be sure to review the list of acceptable Form I-9 documents, List of Acceptable Documents. We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents. Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization.Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.