Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

The position reports to the Executive Director of HR Technology and Payroll Operations and is a departmental senior level position responsible for the production of payroll for the University as well as payroll tax compliance. The position provides direct back up to the Payroll Manager in payroll processing as well as principal duties.

Essential Functions

• Administers and runs payrolls in accordance with operating procedures and deadlines ensuring that all payrolls are processed efficiently, effectively, accurately and on time
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, rules and regulations
• Processes periodic, quarterly, and annual tax files with the tax management vendor and troubleshoots all issues in a timely manner
• Works with the accounting team to ensure that all payroll accounting is completed accurately and timely
• Manages the payroll processing of tuition remission for employees
• Assists and in some cases leads in the review and development of payroll processes, procedures, and systems
• Understands payroll strategies, delivers, and implements recommendations for improving payroll processes
• Assists employees as needed to resolve payroll and tax issues or questions
• Support and provide guidance to Payroll Administrators on procedures, guidelines, and regulations to make sure they are understood and implemented
• Continually learn tax law and policies for support of our evolving employee population
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree
• Minimum of 7+ years progressive payroll experience
• Knowledgeable of tax laws, rules, and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Ellucian Banner HR, preferred
• Attention to detail is critical for this position
• Ability to Multi-task
• Self-starter: able to identify work that needs to be done and do it without being instructed
• Well-developed in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification desirable
• Knowledge of ADP Tax Management, Ellucian Banner HR desirable
• Knowledge of Non-Resident Alien Payroll tax desirable

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

Location

University City-Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of K. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Jul 11 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Aug 13 2022 Eastern Daylight Time