Payroll Operations Coordinator

Howard Community College; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Community College in Maryland is hiring a Payroll Coordinator to oversee semi-monthly payrolls for all employees, ensure accurate processing, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance, train staff, resolve discrepancies, and support audits and year-end reporting, with a 37.5-hour work week and a non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years payroll experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• 2 years of Payroll experience with Colleague or similar Ellucian Products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the processing of semi-monthly payrolls for all employees.
• Review and approve payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to payroll staff.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage payroll system upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
• Support audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Garnishment administration (child support, tax levies, etc.).
• Employee payroll support and issue resolution.
• Assist with payroll tax, retirement, bank reconciliation activities, and review of payroll balances.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Howard Community College in Maryland is hiring a Payroll Coordinator to oversee semi-monthly payrolls for all employees, ensure accurate processing, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance, train staff, resolve discrepancies, and support audits and year-end reporting, with a 37.5-hour work week and a non-exempt status.