Payroll / HR Specialist

Payroll / HR Specialist

Hiram College is seeking a Payroll / HR Specialist. Working under the supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Payroll Director to support daily human resources administration and payroll processing.

Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds with an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and online.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process monthly and biweekly payrolls for staff, faculty, and students.
- Enter data into database and excel spreadsheets.
- Check timesheets for accuracy.
- Calculate the correct amount of pay incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses, etc. with the assistance of the payroll system.
- Process manual checks required for unique situations.
- Process wage garnishment orders.
- Generate ad hoc reports for both HR & Finance team.
- Respond timely to employment wage verification requests.
- Answer questions regarding paychecks, withholding tax issues or wage adjustments from employees and help troubleshoot possible pay issues.
- Support 403b Administration.
- Assist with benefits related transactional tasks in Banner.
- Maintain employee data in Payroll / HR systems.
- Assist with data audits.
- Ensure that Banner complies with laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to improve processes and make necessary changes.

Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience in payroll and or HR administration.
- College coursework in accounting, business or related fields is a plus.
- Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, and communication tools.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local tax withholdings.
- Knowledge of exempt vs non-exempt and student employees.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Meet time sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and be detailed oriented.
- Knowledge of HR regulations, laws, and best practices.
- Customer oriented mindset.

Application Procedure: Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to HR@hiram.edu or apply below. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit: https://www.hiram.edu/about-hiram-college/human-resources/careers-at-hiram/

Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity!

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