KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in the implementation and administration of a complex payroll system for an institution of higher education, and the ability to apply such in a payroll office operation engaged in the preparation, processing and administration of a variety of regular and special payrolls, special payroll reports, payroll-oriented forms, and other pertinent payroll data; a working knowledge of office practices, principles and techniques needed to evaluate the policies, procedures and forms of a complex payroll system and to recommend necessary initiatives and adjustments; a strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirement; the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to payroll administration; strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports and analysis; the ability to maintain a current working knowledge of the latest requirements and developments in processing payrolls and other related areas; the ability to determine the mathematical accuracy, legality and propriety of payroll payments; strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to meet deadlines; ability to multi-task, organize, track and prioritize projects while working in a fast paced and continuously changing environment; ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information; a familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, word processing computer software and related technology; the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and professionalism with supervisors, the college/university departments and other state and private agencies and organizations and employees; the ability to train, supervise and evaluate assigned support staff and/or students engaged in performing payroll functions; and related capacities and abilities. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Within the college/university's central payroll office, to process and perform preaudits on documents and/or computer files in connection with the college/university's payrolls (State, student, temporary employees and/or instructional) received from the college/university's various departments, State of Rhode Island's Department of Administration's Division of Human Resource and Office of Accounts and Control, and other federal and state agencies.