Payroll Processing Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large workforce of over 5000+ employees. If you have a strong background in payroll processing and are committed to ensuring the smooth execution of payroll operations, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of experience.

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry and calculations.

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role.

• Proficiency in using payroll software and Microsoft Excel for data manipulation.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Analytical mindset to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Problem-solving skills to address payroll-related issues.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Summary

Serves as a primary contact on multiple planning and evaluation of resource projects and provides support and guidance. Develops new procedures and policies to improve payroll processes. Reviews and corrects record changes, payroll actions, employment forms, and payroll registers and oversees recruitment actions, requests, and reclassifications. Creates and maintains database, analyzes data, and prepares complex reports and proposals. Facilitates the automated salary increase process and ensures accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

Processing payroll, trouble shooting, and testing abilities required. Keyboarding skills and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Pressure of public contact, which includes the handling of a difficult personality, a disturbance, or a sensitive situation. Ability to keep information confidential.

This position is an integral part of the payroll department. It requires attention to detail as this position will run the monthly, bi-weekly, UPP2, and any special payroll processes each month. There will be additional responsibilities which will include troubleshooting, process improvement, and analysis. This position requires the employee to have good communication skills and collaborate effectively with the entire payroll team.

Physical Effort

Position is primarily sedentary and work remotely.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Personnel & Payroll Specialist II Job Family: Finance & Procurement Job Sub Family: Payroll Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require s ccessful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Cover Letter PI239151906