Payroll Operations & Compliance Coordinator

Wharton County Junior College; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton County Junior College is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to oversee daily payroll operations, ensure accuracy and timeliness, manage leave reporting, benefits administration, and audits. The role reports to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and supports state and federal reporting compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least four years of payroll experience, and one year of supervisory responsibility, with strong Word/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of four years of payroll and tax reporting experience
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and methods
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and related software applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Manage employee leave reporting and retirement fund activities
• Administer benefits and related payroll duties
• Coordinate audits and file State and Federal reports per guidelines
• Prepare and maintain payroll and benefits reports in accordance with policies

Skills

Payroll management

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Data handling

Word/Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Wharton County Junior College is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to oversee daily payroll operations, ensure accuracy and timeliness, manage leave reporting, benefits administration, and audits. The role reports to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and supports state and federal reporting compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least four years of payroll experience, and one year of supervisory responsibility, with strong Word/Excel skills.