Payroll Specialist: Student Pay & Compliance

Shenandoah University; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Finance team. This salaried, benefitted role will be based in the Bowman building and focused on processing payroll for employees and maintaining payroll liability accounts.

The position requires collaboration across the University, including handling inquiries and ensuring accurate payroll for student and staff personnel. This role contributes to timely, compliant payroll operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll and bi-weekly cycles.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and tax withholding.
• Ability to coordinate with university departments and respond to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Processes assigned student payroll cycles and reviews timecards.
• Compiles, processes and validates bi‑weekly payrolls for accurate payments.
• Prepares payroll reports by collecting, analyzing and balancing timekeeping data.
• Maintains records on garnishments and benefits deductions; reconciles payroll records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Finance team. This salaried, benefitted role will be based in the Bowman building and focused on processing payroll for employees and maintaining payroll liability accounts.

The position requires collaboration across the University, including handling inquiries and ensuring accurate payroll for student and staff personnel. This role contributes to timely, compliant payroll operations and reporting.