Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for administering and processing payroll activities for faculty, staff, student employees, temporary employees, and other employee groups. The position performs payroll calculations, auditing, reconciliation, tax and deduction processing, payroll reporting, and compliance monitoring to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations.

The Payroll Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for payroll processing, Workday payroll transactions, payroll taxation, earnings and deductions, time and attendance administration, and payroll compliance. The position works closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and departmental leaders to ensure payroll activities are completed accurately and in accordance with institutional policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.