SUMMARY

Supports payroll activities within a centralized payroll department which may include processing payroll, tax reporting, maintaining time keeping records, payroll systems maintenance and administration, and maintaining accurate set up and tax filings federally as well as in multiple states and jurisdictions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Technical Knowledge: General knowledge of contemporary principles of payroll management which includes payroll federal and multiple states laws, regulations, methods, and techniques.
• Technical Competencies: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical payroll information related to the job.
• Customer Service: Works with staff and faculty employees to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality services. Has the ability to be prompt, accurate, confidential, and cordial in assisting employees with payroll questions and problems. Possesses the ability to maintain professional demeanor in a setting with multiple interruptions.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills: Expresses information to individuals effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the payroll or payroll related information; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Has the ability to interact with individuals internal and external to the organization in an effective, courteous, and productive manner which includes producing error-free correspondence and work products.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization’s payroll systems; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards. Is trustworthy. Has the ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity; can perform in a multi-tasking environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.)

• Associate Degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree and/or 5 years’ experience
• Experience using Oracle and UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) time and attendance, formerly Kronos, software
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets, graphing, tables, calculations, and automation efficiently to process large quantities of data.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification

TULANE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT FREE OF UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION. LEGALLY PROTECTED DEMOGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATIONS (SUCH AS A PERSON’S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SHARED ANCESTRY, DISABILITY, GENETICS, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS) ARE NOT RELIED UPON AS AN ELIGIBILITY, SELECTION OR PARTICIPATION CRITERIA FOR TULANE’S EMPLOYMENT OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES.

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