Payroll Processor

Title: Payroll Processor

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

General Description:

This position will be responsible for Payroll processing for multiple pay frequencies (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, modified semi-monthly) and accurately process high-volume payroll. This position will process high-volume payroll with multiple pay frequencies using multiple human capital management (HCM) systems while meeting strict deadlines mandated by the VCCS.

• This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.*

Duties and Tasks:

• Accurately process high-volume payroll for approximately 3,000 employees using multiple payroll systems
• Review payroll data for accuracy before submitting to ensure all pay data successfully interfaces between payroll systems
• Coordinate and provide data related to the federal and college work study programs
• Follows standard payroll processes and guidelines; complies with various state laws and regulations
• Provides back-up for other Payroll Processors as needed
• Prepares supplemental payrolls as needed; calculates retroactive salary data as assigned; attends workshops and trainings as directed.
• Maintains accurate records and monitors position control, retirement, salary and benefit related data for employees; creates and maintains a database to organize, collect and retrieve data into required reporting formats; monitors record keeping procedures for accuracy
• Uses a variety of software applications (HCM, Cardinal, SMARTER TRACK and others) to process the payroll and run the appropriate payroll reports
• Plans and monitors work production timelines to meet strict deadlines in reporting regulations; prepares department correspondence as needed
• Assists Management in interpreting, and applying payroll and benefit laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; refers active and retired employees to other appropriate resources as necessary;
• Provides data for State and Internal auditors, and local, state, or federal agencies
• Responds to salary verification requests
• Researches payroll and benefit record keeping issues including sick leave, vacation balances, and performs appropriate action as needed; provides leave, benefit and retirement information as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

KSAs:

• Understanding of general payroll practices and laws including benefits/deductions, garnishments, taxation, and reporting
• Stays current with the latest Federal, State and Local tax regulation changes
• High attention to detail; an aptitude for numerical calculations
• Ability to run reports/queries out of HCM systems
• Proven strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must incorporate strong Time Management skills to meet Time Sensitive windows
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and use of formulas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to work with all different levels of employees and management and communicate to each using appropriate methods
• Demonstrate understanding of internal controls to remain compliant with Government regulations
• Ability to follow applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, methods and practices related to payroll systems, retirement systems, and employee benefits; basic accounting principles as related to payroll processing; customer service skills, standard office practices and procedures
• Must be a team player and work well in a team environment
• Strong keyboard/typing skills

Minimum Work Experience:

• Occupational experience as Payroll Processor.
• Experience with large company, high volume, multi-state payrolls and the Federal, State and Local taxes that govern them.
• Experience creating reports/queries out of a high-volume payroll system.

Additional Considerations:

Additional Considerations:

• PeopleSoft/Oracle payroll system experience
• Previous experience working in higher education
• American Payroll Association (APA) certification is a plus (but not required).