Senior Payroll Specialist

Smith College - Northampton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Northampton, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Payroll Specialist at Smith College plays a crucial role in the payroll team, participating in all aspects of the bi-weekly payroll process. This position involves monitoring time submissions, validating data, processing payroll, and providing support to the Smith community by answering questions and training employees. Additionally, the role includes supervising student workers and contributing to the configuration and maintenance of the Workday system, all while promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weekly time submissions and validate data for payroll processing.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for the Smith community.
• Respond to payroll-related questions and explain procedures to employees.
• Train employees on payroll processes and systems.
• Supervise student workers within the payroll team.
• Contribute to the configuration and ongoing maintenance of the Workday system.
• Support efforts to create a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree plus three to five years of relevant payroll experience.
• Knowledge of accounting, general ledger, IRS guidelines, and withholding information.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree and/or payroll certification(s).
• Experience with Workday and a union workforce.
• Experience with payments to foreign persons and tax treaty assessment.
• Experience with payroll amendments and financial accounting.

Benefits

• Eligible for hybrid work schedule.