Strategic Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist

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

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.