University of Missouri-Columbia · 16 hours ago
BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST II – Payroll Shared Services
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their Payroll Shared Services Team. This role involves supporting payroll operations across multiple campuses, handling employee inquiries, processing payroll tasks, and maintaining payroll data accuracy.
Education
Responsibilities
Be the first line of support for the Payroll Shared Services resource account, responding to a wide range of employee inquiries—from timesheet troubleshooting to missing direct deposits
Use your judgment to know when to escalate issues and where to route non payroll questions
Process biweekly monthly payrolls accurately and on schedule, including reviewing payroll and Time & Labor reports and assisting departments during processing weeks
Handle off cycle payroll tasks, such as off cycle payments, overpayment calculations, Marketplace reconciliations, and manual check processing
Enter and maintain payroll and deduction data, ensuring accuracy and completeness while managing documents through imaging workflows
Work ACH returns, including communicating with employees and processing related vouchers
Support the larger University Shared Services team through other payroll related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to multitask in a deadline driven environment
Preferred
Experience in payroll, finance, or HR systems is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
Founded in 2011Columbia, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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