Payroll SpecialistPrint (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/utahtech/jobs/newprint/4537290) ApplyPayroll SpecialistSalary$46,000.00 - $48,000.00 AnnuallyLocation St. George 84770, UTJob TypeFull-Time StaffJob Number25CLS883-1DivisionAdministrative AffairsDepartmentBusiness ServicesOpening Date06/07/2024Closing Date6/23/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
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Position AnnouncementWorking under the supervision of the Director of Payroll, this position works in tandem with another Payroll Specialist in processing payroll for all full-time, part-time and adjunct employees. This position also facilitates employer benefit payments, reconciles accounts, and answers payroll-related inquiries by telephone, email, and in-person. Additional information about the department can be found online athttps://employees.utahtech.edu/business-services/payroll/.Responsibilities
Process payroll for all full-time, part-time and adjunct university employees, including manual check preparation, garnishment calculation and compliance.
Execute time and attendance processing and interface with the Banner system.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by external agencies, administration and campus departments.
Reconcile payroll-clearing accounts.
Apply University policies and procedures, FLSA regulations, other wage/hour laws, and federal/state taxation requirements.
Provide assistance to university employees regarding payroll inquiries.
Submit employer benefit payments and employee elective deductions to their respective outside vendors.
Data entry for recording finance system transactions and data retention needs.
Manage record retention according to best practices and state mandates.
Assist with supervision of Payroll Assistant (work-study student), including assigning and managing tasks, training, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Business-related college coursework preferred.
Minimum of two years' office/bookkeeping experience required; accounting and payroll experience preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office products with Access and Excel applications preferred.
Ability to work well with other staff, faculty, and students and contribute to a team atmosphere.
Capable of communicating clearly with co-workers, students, and outside professionals both orally and in writing.
Experience in an educational environment preferred.
Knowledge of Banner System preferred.
Supplemental InformationPOSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of$46,000-$48,000depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date ofAugust 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review beginsJune 24, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University (https://about.utahtech.edu/) .Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:
Director of Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury [email protected], HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - [email protected], 435-652-7731.
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, [email protected], 800-421-3481.
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, [email protected], 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online athttps://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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AgencyUtah Tech UniversityAddressHuman Resources225 S. University AvenueSt. George, Utah, 84770Phone435-652-7520435-879-4521Websitehttp://humanresources.utahtech.edu