Senior Payroll Associate - Remote

Overview

The Senior Payroll Associate plays a crucial role in managing payroll transactions and assisting employees with payroll-related issues in a remote setting.

In Short

• Process payroll transactions for academic and nonacademic personnel.
• Advise departmental supervisors on payroll-related issues.
• Assist new employees with payroll and benefit forms.
• Maintain personnel and payroll-related files.
• Support the hiring process and employee evaluation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with foreign national paperwork for visas.
• Administer academic bonus and faculty compensation plans.
• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Prepare cost-transfers and journals as needed.
• Work in a normal office environment remotely.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in a university environment.
• Strong skills in accounting and payroll processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and HR software systems.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience with grants management is preferred.
• No specific certifications required.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation and 10 recognized holidays.
• Competitive health insurance packages.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution retirement savings plan.
• Wellness challenges and mental health resources.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave for new parents.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families.
• Employee assistance programs and financial resources.