Payroll Specialist

VCU's Payroll Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our team!

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/.

Position Summary:

• Calculate employees pay using pre-built calculators and/or general math equations.
• Review Personnel Action Forms for accuracy and analyze to determine pay adjustments.
• Calculate and write up appropriate adjustments to ensure accurate and timely pay to employee.
• Consult with supervisor on unusual pay adjustments.
• Review manual/amended timesheets for completeness and appropriateness in accordance with FLSA law.
• Review payroll edits indicating inaccurate data.
• Correct errors following office policy and procedures.
• Advise supervisor and/or Human Resources on issues preventing payment to employees.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a professional manner, exemplifying quality customer service practices.
• Maintain a good rapport with regular customers, e.g. timekeepers, fiscal and personnel administrators, etc.
• Review data entry edits of peer specialists for accuracy.
• This is a hybrid position that requires the incumbent to work in the office at least 2 days per week, with the possibility of additional on-site days as needed.
  
• On-site training is required.