Payroll Specialist – Higher‑Ed (Entry Level)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,500; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Payroll Department. This salaried, benefited position is based in the Bowman building in Winchester, VA.

The role handles student payroll cycles, timecard reviews, tax withholding compliance, and serves as the primary contact for student employees and supervisors, with additional payroll tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Entry-level position; previous college/university experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes assigned student payroll cycles, reviews student timecards, maintains employee tax withholding compliance, and serves as the primary point of contact for student employees and their supervisors, as well as other payroll-related tasks as assigned.
• Compiles, processes and validates bi-weekly payrolls; checks and adjusts payroll calculations to ensure payment to all employees is accurate and timely.
• Prepares payroll reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and balancing information from timekeeping system.
• Receives, processes, and maintains records on various payroll issues such as garnishments and benefits deduction adjustments. Reconciles all payroll records as necessary. Processes pay adjustments, and other payroll actions as necessary.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Strong interpersonal

Confidential handling

Independent multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, is seeking a Payroll Specialist in the Payroll Department. This salaried, benefited position is based in the Bowman building in Winchester, VA.

The role handles student payroll cycles, timecard reviews, tax withholding compliance, and serves as the primary contact for student employees and supervisors, with additional payroll tasks as assigned.