Specialist, Human Resources and Payroll

$50,960 - $56,160/Yr

Le Moyne College - Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Syracuse, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Human Resource and Payroll Specialist at Le Moyne College is responsible for managing student employment hiring activities, including onboarding and compliance, while also providing support for payroll processing activities. This role ensures the accuracy and confidentiality of personnel and payroll data, collaborates with hiring managers, and assists in payroll audits and reconciliations under the direction of the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day student employment hiring activities including onboarding and compliance.
• Provide explanations of the onboarding process and required documentation to students.
• Work with Finance to ensure proper student position justifications are submitted by hiring managers.
• Conduct the E-Verify process for student hires.
• Maintain accuracy and security of personnel and payroll data records.
• Ensure confidentiality of HR and payroll information in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Perform data entry for Period Activity Pay assignments.
• Provide secondary payroll support by processing and auditing payrolls in the absence of the manager.
• Manage payment processing and ensure timely mailing of printed checks.
• Collaborate with other Human Resource Specialists on additional tasks or projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in human resources or payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency in computerized general ledger/payroll or ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF; experience with Workday software is a plus.
• Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility within the organization while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance compliance administration with customer-centric service.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workday software packages.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement contribution with 9.5% Employer match
• Generous tuition coverage
• Health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Partially Employer funded Health Savings Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous time off package
• 35 hour work week