Senior Salary Administration Specialist

College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & fee assistance

Time off options

12 paid holidays

Health insurance plans

Retirement plan with employer match

On-site childcare

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is seeking a Senior Specialist in Salary Administration to oversee payroll, leave, I-9 compliance, and personnel records for faculty, professionals, and staff. The role requires independent judgment and collaboration with campus partners to ensure accurate processes aligned with policies.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Salary Administration and supports departments on part-time employment and related HR activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field with 2–3 years of HR experience.
• Equivalent combinations accepted: Associate's degree with 4–5 years HR experience; HS diploma with 6–7 years HR experience.
• Preferred: HRIS/Workday experience; payroll, leave, and personnel processing knowledge.
• Experience generating and analyzing employment-related reports; strong customer service.
• Ability to train and guide employees on HR policies and processes.
• Experience in higher education HR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process personnel and salary administration for staff and faculty.
• Provide guidance on payroll, leave, I-9, and personnel file creation/maintenance.
• Serve as backup to the Coordinator/Assistant Director of Salary Administration.
• Offer consultative support to departments on part-time employment and recruitment.
• Generate/adapt reports on adjunct and hourly employment; advise on recruitment practices.
• Collaborate with chairs, deans, and Talent Acquisition to optimize part-time pools.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; provide training where needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Associate's degree + 4-5 years HR experience

High school diploma + 6-7 years HR experience

Tools

HRIS Workday

Job description

College of Southern Nevada is seeking a Senior Specialist in Salary Administration to oversee payroll, leave, I-9 compliance, and personnel records for faculty, professionals, and staff. The role requires independent judgment and collaboration with campus partners to ensure accurate processes aligned with policies.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Salary Administration and supports departments on part-time employment and related HR activities.