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Ferris State University · 1 day ago

Payroll Operations Coordinator

Big Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

Ferris State University is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. The Payroll Operations Coordinator is responsible for the biweekly completion of the payroll cycle for over 3000 employees and will monitor payroll activities essential for effective departmental functioning.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate to develop, maintain, and ensure timely payroll processing and direct deposit submission

Monitoring and processes for special pay situations, including military leave, FMLA, and special agreements

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members

Develop methods and regularly audit employee data to verify the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system data

Manage, research, answer, or refer inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and outside stakeholders regarding payroll policies, procedures, and documentation discrepancies

Maintain payroll records in ERP platform regarding: Pay schedules, Holidays, Voluntary deduction tables, Earnings codes and leave time

Preparation of quarterly informational payroll reporting, including 941, Unemployment, State, and Local submissions

Develop methods and regularly audit employee data to verify the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system data

Understanding, preparation and processing of annual changes set forth in collective bargaining units

Process biweekly payroll, including application and oversight of elective deferrals, payroll taxes and mandator deductions

Monitor application of student employment data into ERP systems

Troubleshoot errors and system failures related to ERP

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Report directly to Payroll Manager and collaborate to resolve payroll related issues

Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information

Perform all duties in compliance with applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business with an Accounting/Finance or Business Administration emphasis or a closely related field

3-5 years of recent work experience primarily focusing on payroll operations

Experience working with integrated ERP systems with a primary focus on payroll

Experience in an educational setting such as Higher Education or K-12, specifically finance business office activities

Positive, solution-focused attitude

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and analytical thinking

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player

Effective self-management skills such as time management, organization, and self-motivation

The ability to problem-solve and adapt as new and unprecedented situations arise

Focus on customer service that is reliable and proactive under pressure

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences

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