Payroll Specialist (Workday & Compliance)

ACU College of Business Administration; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage daily payroll operations across the ACU system. You will process regular and off-cycle payrolls, review timekeeping, and ensure accuracy and timeliness within established controls.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits and IT to resolve payroll issues, maintain documentation, and support audits. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential in this role at a faith-based university in Abilene, Texas.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in accounting/HR/finances or related field.
• Experience with payroll processing and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Workday payroll and HR systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll inputs from Workday and approved sources.
• Monitor timekeeping, overtime, and payroll exceptions.
• Ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, or related field

Equivalent combination of relevant education, payroll training, and experience

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Abilene Christian University is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage daily payroll operations across the ACU system. You will process regular and off-cycle payrolls, review timekeeping, and ensure accuracy and timeliness within established controls.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits and IT to resolve payroll issues, maintain documentation, and support audits. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential in this role at a faith-based university in Abilene, Texas.