Payroll Specialist- Garnishments

Summary


Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Payroll Specialist- Garnishments to join our team. At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Typical Duties

• Setup garnishment vendors in the payroll system;
• Setup up deductions on the employee master file;
• Process court ordered wage garnishments of the following types: child support, student loans, wage assignments, bankruptcy orders, state and federal tax levies;
• Ensure all garnishment payments are accurate and timely;
• Ensure all garnishment correspondence is answered, orders modified and or stopped timely;
• Initiate checks for payment to courts and other agencies-To ensure the integrity of the data in the Human Resource and Payroll system;
• Research and respond to inquiries from employees, courts, state and federal agencies and others regarding garnishment orders.

Typical Education and Experience

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards;
• Ability to perform detailed garnishment analysis and determine the appropriate payroll setup regarding timing, payment amounts and other legal requirements;
• Demonstrated knowledge of garnishment and wage assignment regulations and knowledge of federal, state and university principles and practices, specifically related to garnishments and wage assignments;
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with employees of various levels with the University and with federal, state and third party agencies;
• Ability to use office automation software, word processing, spreadsheets etc.;
• Ability to provide quality customer service in a professional manner;
• Ability to work independently and as a team player;
• Ability to work in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate or undergraduate degree with emphasis in bookkeeping or accounting or combination of college and/or equivalent work experience;
• Extensive working experience in a payroll operation.

Position Details:

Department: Payroll Services
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt