Payroll Practitioner I (Temp)

Payroll Practitioner I (Temp)

Payroll Accounting & Reporting

Georgia State University

At Georgia State University, the Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting department issues more than 100,000 payments each year to approximately 15,000 faculty, staff, and student employees within the university.

The Payroll Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a part-time Payroll Practitioner I (Temp).

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This position communicates with employees and departments regarding pay and other customer concerns or complaints to resolve issues. Interprets monitors and analyzes information as it relates to payroll processing. Processes payroll per establish guidelines and timing. Reviews data before and after the actual payroll process. Performs functions in support of the day-to-day operations of Payroll. Provides feedback in planning and development of department goals, strategies, and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Process/update manager self service transactions (tax and direct deposit updates).

• Process/analyze payroll queries for updates to FICA taxes, students with SUI, Presheet Audit.

• Review timesheets in OneUSG Connect for exceptions (missed punches, long intervals).

• Enter pay entries in automated on-line entry panel each bi-weekly cycle.

• Enter pay entries on payroll manual spreadsheet each biweekly & biweekly off cycle payroll.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; or a high school or GED and six years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Requires good interpersonal communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and managers.

• Good written communication skills are also required.

• Strong organizational skills and highly detail-orientated professional

• Ability to comfortably work in a fast-paced environment.

• Skilled in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)

• A high degree of discretion, professional ethics, and judgment in confidential matters and information

• Ability to maintain composure and good judgment when dealing with deadlines, dissatisfied employees, or a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities as needed.

• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume