"Payroll Specialist 2"

Job Description

Payroll Specialist 2

Wright State University

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Payroll Specialist 2

Job Category: Classified (non-exempt)

Department: Payroll

EEO number: 26C043

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $20.58/ hr

Salary Band: CS 17

Job Summary/Basic Function
Under limited direction and in accordance with federal and state regulations, performs a range of payroll and transaction related functions. Processes the university's bi-weekly, monthly and supplemental payrolls. Enters and monitors a variety of changes to ensure accuracy of payroll information. Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures detailed in university policy and collective bargaining agreements. Through analysis and research, identifies issues and exercises independent judgment in resolving complex payroll problems

Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED and seven years (FT) related work experience OR, two years of post-secondary education and four years of (FT) related work experience OR, a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years (FT) related work experience. Excellent verbal/communication skills. Thorough knowledge of budget management. Ability to calculate whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, simple and compound interest. Considerable knowledge and skills to utilize current office equipment and a variety of complex software packages.

Preferred Qualifications
Higher education payroll processing experience.
Experience with Ellucian (Banner).
FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification).

Essential Functions and percent of time

• Enters payroll changes, balances pay types, prepares remittance for withholdings, processes and reconciles regular and supplemental payrolls, and resolves pay discrepancies. 30%
• Processes bi-weekly, bi-monthly and/or monthly payrolls, processes contracts. Enters employee data into the HRIS. 20%
• Routinely reviews personnel action forms, calculates back pay and retirement payoffs. Coordinates payroll activities with HR processes. Reviews, audits, and balances time cards and related payroll reports. 15%
• Contacts departments in reference to correction of timecards. Executes and reviews preliminary payroll reports. Provides proper withholding and reporting as required by law.10%
• Responds to employee requests for information (e.g. orders duplicate W2's, fills out records for the Dept. of Human Services, Child Support, PERS, e.g.,).10%
• Submits employee data files electronically to retirement and benefit vendors. Answers inquiries from federal, state and local agencies and from individuals concerning payroll data; resolves complex problems of payroll processing. Establishes and maintains special files as required. 15%

Note: This is not an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time

Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

First Consideration Date: 10/02/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21482