Payroll Specialist & Timekeeping Coordinator

Remote Jobs; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Education, Inc. is seeking a payroll administrator to manage staff payroll, respond to inquiries, and support time entry and benefits processing. This role collaborates with HR and campus personnel to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of payroll experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of W-2s and Cafeteria 125 deductions are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience preferred.
• 1-3 years' payroll administration experience in a medium or large company.
• Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of W2 and Cafeteria 125 deductions

Responsibilities

• Enters payroll documentation for processing as it is received
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries
• Assist employees with utilizing timekeeping system
• Prepare pay input entries for managerial audit prior to completion of payroll using Workday Payroll Calculations feature
• Assist employees with utilizing Employee Self Service for taxes and payment elections
• Knowledge of Form W2 to assist employees with inquiries
• Knowledge of Cafeteria 125 pre-tax deductions to assist employees with inquiries

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Excel

FMLA

Garnishment rules

Confidentiality

MS Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Job description

Strategic Education, Inc. is seeking a payroll administrator to manage staff payroll, respond to inquiries, and support time entry and benefits processing. This role collaborates with HR and campus personnel to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of payroll experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of W-2s and Cafeteria 125 deductions are preferred.