Payroll Specialist - Office of Human ResourcesCategory:Support StaffSubscribe:Department:Human ResourcesLocations:Vestal, NYPosted:Feb 2, 2024Closes:Mar 1, 2024 - 11:59 PM ESTType:Full-timePosition ID:172290ShareAbout The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!Job Description:The Research Foundation Office of Human Resources provides essential clerical and functional support to the growing research, economic, and community development ecosystem at SUNY Binghamton through a strong stakeholder service orientation. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources for the Research Foundation at SUNY Binghamton, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting our growing hourly employee population. The employee will perform all essential duties of the position along with additional/back-up duties as assigned under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Payroll.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Processes in-house payroll for hourly employee population, including student and regular employees
Calculates wages based on hours worked, employee appointment information, and applicable laws
Reviews payroll transactions for accuracy and resolves errors
Reviews employee timecard submissions for compliance with employee appointment information and applicable laws
Provides training on timecard submission and approval processes to employees and hiring managers
Monitors timecard approval status and works with hiring managers to resolve outstanding items
Performs HRIS data entry including processing new hires, appointment extensions, salary changes, effort changes, terminations, etc.
Provides excellent customer service via phone, email, and in person
Responds to general HR inquiries including requests for employment information, payroll dates, payment information, etc.
Manages collection and reconciliation of overpayments
Reviews available balances in identified accounts and works with hiring managers and sponsored awards staff to resolve funding insufficiencies for payroll transactions
Processes salary transfers between sponsored awards
Participates in internal control and audit processes
Collects Incident Reports and coordinates Workers' Compensation Claims with vendor
Prepares annual OSHA report
Reviews Unemployment Insurance claims and verification requests
Manages E-Verify user accounts and its associated program needs
Maintains general understanding of student and foreign national taxation requirements and inputs tax treaty information into HRIS
Performs general recordkeeping and audit compliance duties
Additional/Back Up Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates in cross-training to provide coverage in areas such as assisting employees and hiring managers with completing I-9 and other employment-related documents, assisting employees with benefits and leaves inquires, etc.
Completes project work such as proposing revisions to internal documents and policies
Requirements:
Associate degree in business, accounting or related disciplines and three or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working knowledge of Federal and State laws governing wage, hour, required meal periods, etc.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn and navigate other business information systems
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Ability to apply percentage (%) and other calculations to wages, salary, leave accruals and employee effort
Ability to analyze payroll data for discrepancies and errors
Strong technical, numeric, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex payroll transactions
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to maintain confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Additional Information:Salary: $50,000 - $52,000 AnnuallyEmployee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package (https://benefits.rfsuny.org/) that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF (https://www.rfsuny.org/about-us/careers/) provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment OpportunityAs an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Application Instructions:Interested candidates should submit the following:
Resume or CV
Cover letter/Letter of Interest
Names and contact information of three references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume/vitae.After filling out the contact information, you will be directed to the upload page.Returning Applicants - Login (https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp) to your The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton Careers Account to check your completed application.Please contact us (https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/iecreatemodifyticket.jsp?) if you need assistance applying through this website.URL:www.binghamton.edu/research/division-offices/human-resources/index.html