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Payroll Processing Specialist II

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Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Payroll Processing Specialist II
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Independently maintain and process employee personnel data within the PeopleSoft system to ensure proper timekeeping and to ensure that processing standards, deadlines and compliance standards are met for timely and accurate payroll. Payroll-specific records maintenance (changes in wage/salary rates, deductions, new hires, terminations, leaves of absences, etc.) Customer Service interactions with campus community related to the PeopleSoft HCM system. Work collaboratively as part of the larger payroll and tax services team.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field, or Associate Degree in accounting and 1-3 years’ experience in accounting and payroll. Basic knowledge with database and spreadsheet applications required.
Desirable Qualifications
Effective analytical, communication and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment desirable.
Anticipated Pay Range $22 to $25/hour
Other Information
External candidates must complete a 6 month probationary period.
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Position No
Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 11/30/2023
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Position Information

Position Title Business Support Generalist
Posting Number S4797PO
Department Payroll and Tax Services/11280
Position Number 00026472
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12

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