Payroll & Timekeeping Spec

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a payroll specialist to handle complex payroll and time and attendance tasks, review timesheets, verify hours, and reconcile payroll records for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll policies, experience with automated timekeeping, and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders; the successful candidate will ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets
• Experience with general and payroll accounting
• Skilled in automated timekeeping systems and software
• Working knowledge of regulations and laws related to the FairLabor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Experience providing a high level of customer service and communication to both internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Performs complex payroll and time and attendance functions, including preparation, processing, verification, and reconciliation of employee leave and payroll records
• Reviews timesheets, hours worked, pay adjustments, and related documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Processes applications for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers and ensures contract security companies are paid accurately and on time

Skills

Payroll policies and procedures

Complex spreadsheets

Timekeeping systems software

FLSA regulations

Customer service communication

Multitasking and deadlines

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Performs complex payroll and time and attendance functions,including the preparation, processing, verification, andreconciliation of employee leave and payroll records. Reviewstimesheets, hours worked, pay adjustments, and relateddocumentation to identify and resolve discrepancies. Processesapplication materials for Spartan Patrollers and ContractualSecurity Service Officers and ensures contract security companiesare paid accurately and on time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets Workingknowledge and experience in general and payroll accounting Skilledin the use of automated timekeeping systems and software.
• Working knowledge of regulations and laws related to the FairLabor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Experience providing a high level of customer service andcommunication to both internal and external customers andstakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesand deadlines

Additional Considerations:

• Demonstrated experience working with Cardinal Peoplesoftstrongly preferred

Salary: $46,648.000

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources Phone: [phone] Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for thisopportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate ofDisability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorwithin the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questionsand submit their disability documentation, if applicable, toDARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need toget a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARSat 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Equal Opportunity Employer