Payroll Specialist I

Payroll Specialist I
Hiring Department: OVCAS Business Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022575
Posting Close Date: 05/23/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The University of Illinois Chicago, OVCAS Business Services is seeking to fill a Payroll Specialist I position. Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for Facilities Management and other units in the OVCAS. Assist in batching, punching, and scanning of daily, weekly, and bi-weekly timecards as assigned in a timely and accurate manner. Work with other staff to determine need for payroll adjustments, complete said adjustments, and monitor their application. Comply with all Human Resources and University Payroll System policies and procedures. Prepare basic payroll and expense reports as well as other duties as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities
Process the payroll for approximately 1,100 employees through batching, punching, and scanning of daily, weekly, and bi-weekly timecards.Prepare basic payroll and expense reports as neededWork with other staff to determine need for payroll adjustments, complete saic adjustments, and monitor their applicationOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one or any combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below:

College coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

Work experience performing basic payroll duties.

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