Payroll Coordinator (Temp)
Job Description
Position Number:
121016Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Payroll Coordinator (Temp)Category Status:
34-Exempt Contingent Category 1Applicant Search Category:
StaffUnit:
PRES-ICA-Director's Office/AdminHiring Range Minimum:
$25.00Hiring Range Maximum:
$28.00Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for processing the biweekly payroll for all categories of employees within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA). This includes:
- Creating, updating, and processing changes and/or terminations to employment appointments and other documents to meet payroll deadlines.
- Review submitted event payroll sheets, create event spreadsheet, and consolidate to initiate event payments in payroll system.
- Accurately fulfilling payroll functions such as updating salaries/hourly rates, processing new hire employment forms, as well as, existing employment records and/or contracts, performing exit payroll system processes.
- Updating employee information for ICA electronic directories and organizational charts.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain updated annual and/or seasonal employment forms/agreements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
A minimum of two years of experience in payroll, accounting or a related field is required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
A minimum of two years of experience in payroll, accounting or a related field is required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to plan, prioritize time, and execute in a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven environment.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding compensation, payroll, benefits, etc. Possess strong computer skills to analyze data to accurately answer questions and meet deadlines. The ability to work independently with efficiency as well as working effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse populations, display good judgment and decision making, and maintain confidentiality; customer service oriented approach operating in a professional and flexible manner, strong communication skills both verbally and in writing to convey technical information in a clear manner.
Preferences:
Preferences:
Experience using HR Dashboard systems.
Experience using HR Dashboard systems.
Posting Date:
10/16/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
12/10/2023Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, fax machines, et.; constantly moves about the facility to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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