"Payroll Compliance Specialist"

Posting Details

Working Title
Payroll Compliance Specialist

Position Number
00107A

Department
FINANCE OFFICE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
C Technicians

Job Description

The primary objective of this position is to ensure all payroll transactions completed by the Payroll Staff, University Departments, and University Employees comply with the applicable Federal Laws, State Laws, and University Policies and Procedures each pay period.

Type of Recruitment

(Not specified)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of payroll policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of payroll processing activities. Working knowledge of basic accounting principles. Effective customer service skills. Excellent problem-resolution skills and excellent attention to detail when reviewing the work of others. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to enter and manipulate data and produce reports in database software. Demonstrated ability to produce documents using PC-based software such as Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical computations. Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize work, and to complete all tasks required with minimum supervision.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience working in a payroll environment. Experience computing wages and overtime calculations.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Knowledge of state payroll policies and procedures. Experience working with Banner Software. Knowledge in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or related experience.

Conditions of Employment

Overtime may be 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.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $40,000

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number
S03109

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
11/10/2025

Close Date
(Open Until Filled: Yes)

Special Instructions Summary
None

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

College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/finance/payroll