Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Confidential & Multi-State

Ashland University Bookstore; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University’s Business Office is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to handle day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring timely payment of salaries and adherence to university policies. The role supports confidential employee data and coordinates with the Payroll Manager to maintain accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, calculating taxes, garnishments, and deductions, and assisting employees with payroll questions or discrepancies

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s in Business or related field from an accredited college.
• Knowledge of rules/regulations at federal, state and local levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify data for semi-monthly salaried, bi-weekly hourly, supplemental and student payrolls.
• Ensure hours are imported and calculated correctly for bi-weekly and student payrolls.
• Verify state/local taxes based on location worked; process garnishments and deductions.

Skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Kronos

Job description

Ashland University’s Business Office is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to handle day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring timely payment of salaries and adherence to university policies. The role supports confidential employee data and coordinates with the Payroll Manager to maintain accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, calculating taxes, garnishments, and deductions, and assisting employees with payroll questions or discrepancies