Hiram College - Hiram, OH
posted 3 months ago
Hiram College is seeking a Payroll / HRIS Specialist to join our team. This position will work under the supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Payroll Director to support payroll processing and daily human resources administration. Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds with an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and online. The Payroll / HRIS Specialist will be responsible for processing monthly and biweekly payrolls for staff, faculty, and students. This includes checking timesheets for accuracy, calculating the correct amount of overtime, deductions, bonuses, etc., with the assistance of the payroll system. The role requires knowledge of Federal, State, and Local tax withholdings, processing of wage garnishment orders, and general ledger mapping. The specialist must also understand the differences between Exempt and Non-Exempt employees and be familiar with FLSA rules. Additionally, the position involves processing employee changes in the Banner HRIS/Payroll system, generating ad hoc reports for both HR and Finance teams, and maintaining confidentiality while working with sensitive information. The Payroll / HRIS Specialist will also support the 401K process, assist with benefits-related transactional tasks in Banner, maintain employee data, assist with data audits, and ensure data quality is correct and complete. It is essential for the specialist to ensure that Banner complies with laws, regulations, and company policies while collaborating with HR and other departments to improve processes and make necessary changes.