Manager Of Payroll Operations

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Procurement and Payroll Operations (DPPO), will serve as the lead payroll support for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Coordinates payroll activities for the college and their assigned departments, providing support to assigned units and college Procurement and Payroll Support (PPS) staff. Contributes to process efficiency and ensures data and transaction accuracy. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

25% - Essential

• Payroll administration-assigned units (0901,0903,0904,0917,0918,0937,0943):

Serves as Advanced/Lead Timekeeper for the college support units in Kronos. Assists in escalating non-compliance of Supervisors to the DPPO. Check HR to ensure accurate hires and terminations have been processed. Check paysheet reports to ensure those on reoccurring payroll are in current status. Enters special pay entries as needed. Ensures accuracy of account strings used for payroll changes have been made and sign off on closing of pay periods. Maintains payroll tracking sheets. Initiates hiring of students, staff and faculty for assigned units and manages post hire payroll. Enters graduate students in the GS61.

25% - Essential

• College Process Improvements, Audits and Training:

Implements payroll process improvements as directed by the DPPO driving standardization, efficiency, and compliance. Drives consistency and continuous improvement in payroll practices (tools and procedures). Conducts audits at the direction of the DPPO to ensure accuracy and proficiency in payroll actions. Executes audit schedule and follows up with DPPO and departments as needed. Develops and leads special trainings for all PPS as needed on payroll actions.

25% - Essential

• Community of Practice:

Provides support to all PPS and other faculty and staff in CECAS on all payroll inquiries. Assists in managing the PPS Teams chat and leading the monthly PPS meetings, under the direction of the DPPO. Develops training schedule and completes for all newly hired PPS- on payroll duties. Provides support across all CECAS departments with summer pay entries and department vacancies.

15% - Essential

• College Payroll Administration:

Serves as the college Kronos liaison, ensuring all CECAS departments have signed off on time-cards and ensures accuracy-setting internal deadlines. Enters moving expenses for the college. Coordinates, tracks and enters payments for Summer Pay for all Directors and Chairs. Enters college-wide special pays at the direction of the DPPO.

10% - Essential

• Business Office Support:

Supports the college business office and the DPPO in special projects driving fiscal accuracy as needed. Provides monthly payroll projections at the college level to drive accurate fiscal planning and financial projections.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business or related field and

Work Experience: 1+ years professional experience directly related, such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors Budget

• Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

0%

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

0%

• No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 45,530.00 - $ 62,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 1, 2024 @ 11:59 PM (EST)

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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