Payroll Processing Specialist

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent medical and dental options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking a Payroll Clerk to perform semi-monthly payroll processing, ensure accuracy, and help maintain payroll records in compliance with policies, state and federal regulations.

The role supports the Payroll Coordinator and Manager, handles employee inquiries, and assists with payroll audits and reporting, working in a finance team in a non-exempt, full-time 37.5-hour per week schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Strong communication abilities for employee inquiries and inter-department collaboration.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll data, including time and attendance records.
• Verify payroll information accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll files, records, and employee information.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with wage, hour, and tax regulations.
• Assist in generating payroll reports for HR and Finance departments.
• Support payroll audits and related functions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard Community College is seeking a Payroll Clerk to perform semi-monthly payroll processing, ensure accuracy, and help maintain payroll records in compliance with policies, state and federal regulations.

The role supports the Payroll Coordinator and Manager, handles employee inquiries, and assists with payroll audits and reporting, working in a finance team in a non-exempt, full-time 37.5-hour per week schedule.