payroll specialist Ashburn, VA
George Washington University
Full Time
Ashburn, VA
26.85 - 20.670192307692307 USD HOURLY Today
Job description
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Payroll Services Department within the Total Rewards Division is dedicated to providing accurate and timely services to employees and other stakeholders. We are responsible for paying all employees in compliance with federal and local labor laws. We have a commitment to embrace change that promotes increased productivity and we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers.
This position is responsible for the administration of payment to all employees for time worked in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with federal and local labor laws. The core responsibilities include reviewing requests for supplemental paychecks, calculating monies due and initiating payment, and reviewing payroll action forms and initiating related transactions to modify employee records to include: tax withholding certificates, university parking, health and wellness and union dues deduction requests. This role reviews error reports during payroll processing and initiates changes, and gathers and reports statistical data on a monthly basis, to include the late time-sheet report and payroll processing counts.
This position will work as part of the operations team in processing payroll in a timely and accurate manner to include both bi-weekly and monthly payrolls.
Responsibilities may also include one or more of the following:
Supporting the Automated Clearing House (ACH) process.
Processing direct deposit input.
Processing voided checks and stop payments.
Imaging of payroll documents.
Processing employment verification.
W2 form reissue.
Supporting the check printing and notification of deposit process and distribution.
Reviews error reports during payroll processing and initiates changes to ensure timely and accurate payrolls.
Reviews payroll action forms and initiates related transactions to modify employee records to include, tax withholding certificates, University parking, health and wellness and union dues deduction requests.
This position is responsible for the administration of payment to all employees for time worked in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with federal and local labor laws. The core responsibilities include reviewing requests for supplemental paychecks, calculating monies due and initiating payment, and reviewing payroll action forms and initiating related transactions to modify employee records to include: tax withholding certificates, university parking, health and wellness and union dues deduction requests. This role reviews error reports during payroll processing and initiates changes, and gathers and reports statistical data on a monthly basis, to include the late time-sheet report and payroll processing counts.
This position will work as part of the operations team in processing payroll in a timely and accurate manner to include both bi-weekly and monthly payrolls.
Responsibilities may also include one or more of the following:
Supporting the Automated Clearing House (ACH) process.
Processing direct deposit input.
Processing voided checks and stop payments.
Imaging of payroll documents.
Processing employment verification.
W2 form reissue.
Supporting the check printing and notification of deposit process and distribution.
Reviews error reports during payroll processing and initiates changes to ensure timely and accurate payrolls.
Reviews payroll action forms and initiates related transactions to modify employee records to include, tax withholding certificates, University parking, health and wellness and union dues deduction requests.
Reviews request for supplemental paychecks, calculates monies due, and initiates payment.
Assumes responsibility for responding to all inquiries related to payroll in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant fiscal experience and one year of automated payroll experience is preferred.
Previous experience in a University environment is desirable.
Previous experience in a University environment is desirable.
Typical Hiring Range
$20.67 - $26.85 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Ashburn, Virginia
College/School/Department:
Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D)
Family
Human Resources
Sub-Family
Payroll
Stream
Service and Support
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8-5
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012318
Job Open Date:
07/13/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
