What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at New River Community College?
New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You’ll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master’s degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.
Process various payrolls and maintain pay data in the Cardinal and AIS systems while ensuring confidentiality of employee data. Ensure all monthly and quarterly reporting requirement deadlines are met. Stay current on understanding labor laws and tax updates. Perform the reconciliation of benefit bills, payments, new enrollments, employee benefit changes and multiple Virginia Retirement System (VRS) modernization roles. Download and process all HR reports generated through Cardinal and the VCCS Accounting Information System (AIS). Maintain time and attendance accounting through Human Capital Management (HCM) for classified staff, teaching faculty and administrators. Assist the Benefits Specialist with recruitment and onboarding as needed. Assist with various programs such as short-term disability, family and medical leave, benefits and leave sharing. Assist with answering the telephone and responding to inquiries. Perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Training and work experience in business, accounting, human resources or related fields.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll and benefits functions/procedures and other HR processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality and interpret and apply various policies and procedures accurately and in a professional manner.
- Successful work experience in payroll and other HR support functions.
- Experience with the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management System (HCM and Cardinal), Administrative Information System (AIS) or comparable automated systems for institutions of higher education.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $42,905 - $52,905
