Internship Payroll Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
 

Administer, implement, and develop payroll functions for multi-state and overseas sponsored employees to include payroll earnings, deduction programs, taxes, and garnishments. Ensure compliance with federal, state and international employment regulations and laws. Assist in the preparation and processing of the bi-weekly payroll. Counsel employees on payroll policies and procedures.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

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Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

• Working knowledge of Payroll systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, HRIS, ADP) and the interrelations among data fields and panels within the system

• Working knowledge of government regulations related to payroll taxes and payroll processing

• Extensive experience in performing data entry, reporting, and auditing

• Proficient in MS 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Effective skill working with diverse internal and external contacts

• Exposure to managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals

• Effective skill in presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely

• Effective research, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines

• Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

• Significant experience in handling highly confidential and sensitive situations

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Effective organizational, planning and time management skills

• Effective database and presentation software skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Accounting, or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

• Professional organization accreditation for payroll and HR

• Working knowledge of Navy Federal Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs

• Working knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives

Additional Information

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location:

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

• Ensure payroll data is complete, accurate, reported to the general ledger and meets standards required by federal and state agencies 

• Ensure timely and accurate payment of employees and legality of timecards by administering the T&L module of HCM Oracle and is reported to the general ledger -

• Develop and run queries to validate and identify T&L issues/discrepancies and design and implement solutions 

• Research and respond to production issues and communicate resolution options/solutions to staff and management

• Perform check and validations of payroll data from third parties and resolve exceptions - 

• Monitor system performance and collaborate with HR and ISD analysts to coordinate resolution of issues/problems 

• Research and resolve paycheck discrepancies, leave balances, overpayments, and other related adjustments 

• Collaborate with HR business partners to ensure availability of appropriate and required tax information and documentation and assist with addressing employee inquiries and problem resolution 

• Determine, participate and develop implementations in testing, modifications, upgrades and/or enhancements to payroll system 

• Generate, analyze and reconcile HR, T&L, and Payroll report data and prepare templates for testing 

• Train, advise, develop and maintain procedural documentation and training materials on-pay and timekeeping policies for staff and management 

• Partner with business units to ensure information related to personnel changes are up to date and complete to avoid adverse effect on the business continuity of the credit union - 

• Advise and serve as point of contact for employees and management with questions related to payroll processing, pay and timekeeping policies, eligibility, employee status, etc.

• Administer Employee Garnishment Program in accordance with federal and state laws from receipt of order to completion of order

• Ensure compliance with state and federal payroll laws, including validation of employee charges, adherence to FLSA, company transfers, separation payouts, and other related areas 

• Prepare timesheet, reconcile pay/severance (bonus), and load Korean payroll to third party vendor 

• Involved in projects or portions of projects including optimization of payroll - Participate In

• Responsible for coordinating efforts among HR business partners to ensure proper maintenance and flow of employee data 

• Performs other duties as assigned