Payroll & People Operations Specialist

Paylocity; Terre Haute, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity seeks a People and Payroll Specialist to administer biweekly payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employment processes for faculty, staff, and student employees. You will maintain confidential records and ensure timely, accurate payroll with strict adherence to deadlines.

You will collaborate with campus colleagues on data integrity, reporting, and audits, while resolving payroll questions and coordinating with various departments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business, accounting, finance, office administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in payroll, accounting, employee administration, or a closely related field, including direct payroll processing responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and learn payroll/HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: biweekly payroll inputs, transmissions, and verifications for faculty, staff, and student employees.
• Payroll review and reconciliation; assist with year-end processes including W-2 preparation.
• Handle onboarding and employment administration for new hires and changes.
• Support recruitment, employee records, and data integrity across payroll and benefits systems.
• Prepare routine and specialized reports on employee data, payroll, and benefits.
• Assist with benefits administration and enrollment communications.
• Provide responsive employee service on payroll and employment processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll and recordkeeping requirements.
• Support audit preparation and compliance activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in business/finance/office admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Paylocity seeks a People and Payroll Specialist to administer biweekly payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employment processes for faculty, staff, and student employees. You will maintain confidential records and ensure timely, accurate payroll with strict adherence to deadlines.

You will collaborate with campus colleagues on data integrity, reporting, and audits, while resolving payroll questions and coordinating with various departments.