Payroll Coordinator: Timely, Accurate Multi-State Pay

Lindenwood University; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Discounts on doctoral programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and to oversee time and attendance tracking within the university system.

The role reports to the Director, Payroll and is housed within the Human Resources division. The incumbent will manage payroll activities, maintain confidentiality, and support payroll audits and reporting across campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Workday Payroll preferred.
• Strong accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate computing of wages and withholdings.
• Monitors payroll adjustments for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
• Processes off-cycle checks for terminations and discrepancies.
• Maintains compliance with multi-state taxation regulations.
• Processes yearly tax forms and assists with tax status and direct deposit changes.
• Answers payroll questions and resolves issues.
• Conducts timecard and overtime audits; ensures timely submissions.
• Maintains payroll-related files and SOPs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time tracking

Confidentiality

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Lindenwood University is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and to oversee time and attendance tracking within the university system.

The role reports to the Director, Payroll and is housed within the Human Resources division. The incumbent will manage payroll activities, maintain confidentiality, and support payroll audits and reporting across campuses as needed.