Senior Payroll And Benefits Analyst

Position Title Senior Payroll and Benefits Analyst Campus Cranford Department Finance Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description
Oversee the submission of semi-monthly payrolls. Prepare compensation calculations
in accordance with union contracts and college guidelines. Oversee Time Clock Plus
time and attendance system. Calculate benefit deductions and oversee Payroll and benefit
remittances.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
* Collects, audits and inputs Payroll and benefit data to ADP.
* Maintains ADP with employee demographics, pay rates and employee deductions.
* Reconciles and submits semi-monthly payroll.
* Calculation of adjunct payments as well as calculation of faculty overload and overage payments.
* Prepares payroll remittance calculations and maintains records. Prepares E-Vouchers or wires for remittances.
* Reconcile benefit deductions to billing source.
* Prepares ad hoc reports from ADP as requested.
* Answers questions concerning Payroll and benefit deductions accurately and with professionalism.
* Monthly review and audit of Time Clock Plus system ensuring time and accruals are reported accurately. Timely engagement with managers to resolve discrepancies.
* Continuous review of payroll, ADP and Time Clock Plus pursuing process improvements and enhancements.
* Reconciles the FSA account on a monthly basis.
* Prepares monthly and year end payroll accruals.
* Works closely with the Human Resources department on Payroll and benefit related issues.
* Performs related duties as assigned by manager or his/her designee.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience
* Minimum five (5) years ADP Workforce Now experience including report writing, data import and export preferred.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Competencies and Skills Required
* Curiosity
* Proactive self-start who demonstrates innovation and initiative.
* Quick Study
* Knowledge of payroll wage and tax laws
* Ability to calculate payroll functions.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to develop effective work relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
* Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
* Must be able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, professionally and accurately.
* Capable of understanding oral and written instructions, and to adhere to prescribed departmental procedure.
* Ability to keep all payroll data confidential.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
* This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
* Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* Some travel required.
Salary $65,000-$70,000 Additional Information
Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
Union College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 06/22/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes