Coordinate with HR to process general payroll information
changes (hires/terminations/assignment changes)
Process direct deposits, stop payments, garnishments, and
vacation/sick benefits
Process off cycle manual checks
Prepare reports/data for journal entries, federal and state tax
payroll deposits, garnishments, and other payroll remittances
Customer Service Support
- Answer payroll policy and procedure questions
- Research payroll requests
- Resolve payroll discrepancies
- Assist HR to research, resolve and answer payroll questions,
requests and discrepancies according to FLSA, CA state wage and
labor code, DHS, IRS, and Chapman University policies and
procedures
Administrative Support
- Sort and review payroll information for accuracy and
prioritization
- Establish and maintain records for all general payroll
processes, direct deposits, stop payments, garnishments, and
vacation/sick benefits
- File payroll information
Other Payroll Support
- Prepare wage audit information to federal and state
agencies
- Prepare special payroll reports for management as
requested
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigne d
Required Qualifications
- General knowledge of the payroll cycle
- Working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g.
PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP, Kronos)
- Previous experience processing high-volume payroll in a
fast-paced environment.
- Mathematical aptitude
- Good knowledge of FLSA and CA labor laws
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Ability to keep information confidential and use
discretion
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience with PeopleSoft HCM
- Previous experience processing garnishments
- Intermediate Excel
Special Instructions to Applicants
At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through
in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and
employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff
each day to support our vibrant university community.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides
equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of
their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and
employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital
status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion
and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to
the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the
Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Have you processed high-volume payroll? If so, approximately
how many employees were included in each payroll cycle?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents