Payroll Specialist: Timekeeping & Compliance Expert

Strategic Education; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Well-being incentives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Strategic Education is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support staff payroll processes and inquiries. You will work under the Payroll Manager, ensuring timely and accurate payroll data and responding to employee questions.

Responsibilities include handling time-entry submissions, collaborating with HR and campus personnel, and applying W2 and Cafeteria 125 knowledge. Strong Excel and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience of payroll administration in a medium or large company.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic Office tools.
• Experience with payroll inquiries and customer service focus.
• Knowledge of W-2 forms and Cafeteria 125 deductions.

Responsibilities

• Enters payroll documentation for processing as it is received.
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries.
• Assist employees with timekeeping system utilization.
• Prepare pay input entries for managerial audit prior to payroll completion using Workday Payroll Calculations.
• Assist employees with Employee Self Service for taxes and payment elections.
• Understand W2 and Cafeteria 125 deductions to assist inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Detail oriented

Excel

FMLA rules

Garnishment rules

Word

PowerPoint

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Strategic Education is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support staff payroll processes and inquiries. You will work under the Payroll Manager, ensuring timely and accurate payroll data and responding to employee questions.

Responsibilities include handling time-entry submissions, collaborating with HR and campus personnel, and applying W2 and Cafeteria 125 knowledge. Strong Excel and confidentiality are essential.