Senior Payroll Specialist

Position Title Senior Payroll Specialist Position Number 992913 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Go Go Gadget Payroll Calculator

We have grown & so did our department as well as the opportunities we have to offer.

This position is an integral part handling audits, reporting & various other payroll tasks. Assisting divisions across the university including international ones will keep you on your toes & learning. Customer service comes in all forms in this role, inquiries, researching discrepancies & deadlines that have to be met, so you will get to shine based on your approach & resolution. If you want to showcase your skillset while also still learning & have a supportive place to come to everyday, then apply now!

Summary of Responsibilities

Completes complex payroll transactions, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and auditing payroll transactions, compiling financial reports and reconciling accounts.

Essential Functions

Reviews, processes and audits complex payroll transactions, compiles financial reports and reconciles accounts.

Maintains accurate records, ensuring that payroll transactions are entered timely so that balancing of payroll file and delivery to state system is completed by deadline.

Generates payroll reports and audits and resolves discrepancies.

Responds to inquiries related to transactions or payments.

Commitment

Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

Preferred Education Minimum Experience

Four (4) years of experience in payroll, finance or related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations, including tax withholdings, deductions, and reporting requirements

• Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy

• Strong attention to detail to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with regulations

• Excellent communication skills to interact with employees, management, and external agencies regarding payroll matters

• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee payroll information

• Flexibility to adapt to changes in payroll regulations and the ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to payroll-related challenges

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None

Sponsorship No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance No export control requirement. Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 101510-Financial Operations

Salary Information

Pay Information Pay range beginning at $19.08/hr, adjusted based on qualifications Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 06/14/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

• Frequent 60-90%

Physical Weight Category Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Additional Physical Demands

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