Payroll Processing Lead

Payroll Processing Lead

00295A

FINANCE OFFICE

Norfolk, VA

Classified

Full Time

C Technicians

The primary objective of this position is to perform the full range of payroll processing activities to include calculation, preparation, processing and reconciliation in an accurate and timely manner of the semi-monthly payroll and other special payrolls as needed for Old Dominion University employees to include faculty, faculty administrators, graduate assistants, classified, student and wage employees following University policy and procedures, Commonwealth of Virginia policies, Federal and State tax laws, garnishment laws and other governing bodies as required.

Considerable knowledge of accounting and/or bookkeeping skills.

Working knowledge of payroll policies, procedures and processing.

Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage-hour regulations, state and federal tax and garnishment laws and regulations concerning payroll and payroll deductions.

Some knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability with data processing systems and data entry on a mainframe computer and pc software applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical computations, utilize a calculator and computer keyboard.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people and to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

N/A

None

Considerable customer service experience.

Some experience working with or processing full payrolls in an automated systems.

Some experience working with state and federal payroll tax laws and regulations.

Supplementary education or training in finance, accounting, and math.

Some data processing training.

Some experience using BANNER.

Overtime is required during peak periods

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Salary commensurate with education and experience

S03268

General Public

04/02/2026

Yes

N/A

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.