Payroll Coordinator: Department HR & Operations Lead

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston coordinates the payroll operations for a unit within a college or division and acts as a liaison between Human Resources and Payroll. The role may supervise clerical staff and ensure accurate payroll processing.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll paperwork, monitoring HR/payroll functions, and reviewing various reports. The position supports budgeting and funding verifications, and guides other HR/Payroll staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc., typically obtained with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Oversees payroll paperwork audits including timesheets, paychecks, payroll reports, and PARs.
• Monitors payroll and HR functions within a college, division, or unit.
• May perform monthly verifications of funding for all salaries using various reports.
• Reviews, researches, and corrects HR, Payroll, and financial reports.
• Generates ad hoc payroll reports and advises management on budget shortages and issues.
• Provides guidance and oversees other HR/Payroll staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll coordination

Auditing

Report generation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The University of Houston coordinates the payroll operations for a unit within a college or division and acts as a liaison between Human Resources and Payroll. The role may supervise clerical staff and ensure accurate payroll processing.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll paperwork, monitoring HR/payroll functions, and reviewing various reports. The position supports budgeting and funding verifications, and guides other HR/Payroll staff as needed.