What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Coordinator position at Brazosport College?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
70928
Job Title:
Payroll Coordinator
Position Type:
Administrative/Staff
FTE:
Full-time
Department:
Human Resources
Posting Text
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for managing and processing payroll operations for the college, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves entering salary data into the payroll system, calculating payroll and deductions, maintaining payroll records, and supporting the college’s HRIS/Payroll system. The Payroll Coordinator also oversees tax reporting, retirement contributions, and timecard system training.
- Enters, reviews, and updates salary data in the master payroll system.
- Accurately calculates employee wages, overtime, deductions, and withholdings.
- Ensures compliance with payroll-related federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Process payroll adjustments, corrections, and special payments as needed.
- Calculates and submits Section 941 payroll tax reports to the IRS.
- Establishes and process state income tax payments.
- Manages and reports salary and pension payments to the TRS Pension and other retirement programs.
- Maintains and updates payroll records in the HRIS/Payroll system.
- Generates payroll reports and provides data support to various college departments.
- Ensures payroll data integrity and accuracy in collaboration with Human Resources and Finance teams.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and issue resolution
- Conducts training sessions for employees on the college’s timecard system.
- Provides guidance on payroll policies, procedures, and compliance matters.
Physical Demands:
Able to traverse campus, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, bending, hearing, vision, and talking
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 3 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in an educational or public-sector environment.
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
- Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related software.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with TRS Pension and other retirement contribution programs preferred
- Familiarity with higher education payroll processing preferred
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
Posting Date:
04/02/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
First Pool Date:
04/12/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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