Payroll & Benefits Administrator

at  ECPI UNIVERSITY LLC

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of multistate and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation, and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all employee and company related matters.
• Strong computer system skills with an emphasis on payroll and HRIS systems.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems preferred. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking to resolve challenges proactively with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including, but not limited to garnishments, child support, levies, etc.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others to include customers, vendors, employees, and governmental entities.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing, and interpersonal relationship building.
• Ability to meet mandatory deadlines consistently and accurately.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Associate Degree in Accounting or related area preferred.
• Minimum of four years multi-state payroll experience in an organization of 2,200+ employees. UKG/UTM HRIS experience strongly preferred.

• Serves as a member of the payroll team to timely and accurately prepare and balance semi-monthly payroll, pay-per-course payroll, and any supplemental payrolls.
• Enters, maintains, and processes payroll information including deductions, court orders and garnishments.
• Audits payroll and maintains documented procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system and processes.
• Performs routine and ad hoc benefits/retirement plan reconciliations and internal audit requests.
• Responds to internal and external payroll and policy related inquiries or requests.
• Keeps informed about changes in tax and HR laws that apply to the payroll process.
• Completes special projects as needed.