Payroll & Timekeeping Spec

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a payroll professional in the United States to manage complex payroll and timekeeping operations, including leave processing and reconciliation. You will review timesheets and adjustments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate payments to Spartan Patrollers and contractual security officers.

Applicants should have knowledge of payroll policies, FLSA regulations, and experience with automated timekeeping systems, along with strong customer-service skills

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
• Ability to create complex spreadsheets.
• Experience in general and payroll accounting.
• Skilled with automated timekeeping systems and software.
• FLSA regulations and related laws knowledge.
• Experience delivering high level customer service and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex payroll and time and attendance functions, including leave and payroll record reconciliation.
• 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 timely.

Skills

Payroll policies

Complex spreadsheets

Payroll accounting

Timekeeping software

FLSA knowledge

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs complex payroll and time and attendance functions, including the 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 application materials for Spartan Patrollers and Contractual Security Service Officers and ensures contract security companies are paid accurately and on time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets
• Working knowledge and experience in general and payroll accounting
• Skilled in the use of automated timekeeping systems and software
• Working knowledge of regulations and laws related to the Fair Labor 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

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated experience working with Cardinal Peoplesoft strongly preferred

Salary

Salary: $46,648.000

Eligibility and Background Checks

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources
Phone: [phone]
Email:

Inclusive Hiring

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Norfolk State University

Join a vibrant academic community at Norfolk State University, a dynamic, public, urban institution located in the heart of Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Virginia. With a proud legacy dating back to 1935, NSU is one of just five HBCUs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of 15 public four-year universities in the state. Our campus is home to more than 5,400 students, including a thriving graduate population that makes up over 10% of our enrollment. NSU offers a supportive and engaging environment across five distinguished academic schools and colleges, led by a dedicated team of approximately 1,000 faculty and staff. With an annual operating budget exceeding $190 million, Norfolk State is positioned for growth, innovation, and student success. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or make a lasting impact, NSU invites you to be part of a community where excellence, purpose, and progress are more than just words - they're a way of life. The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of the 7 cities that make up what Is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous & accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, & beaches; all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU. NSU Human Resources 757.823.8160