Coastal Bend College - Beeville, TX
posted 3 months ago
The TRS and Payroll Specialist at Coastal Bend College (CBC) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of payroll processes and compliance with the Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) regulations. This position is essential for supporting the college's mission of student success across its multiple campuses in South Texas. The specialist will be responsible for coordinating the inputting of time necessary for payroll, ensuring timely processing, and adhering to established policies and guidelines. This role requires a thorough understanding of training matrixes for employees and involves establishing, coordinating, and tracking various training programs. In addition to payroll processing, the TRS and Payroll Specialist will handle all aspects of TRS, including reporting, auditing, updating records, and retention. The specialist will also manage the retirement processes for part-time employees, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. The role involves receiving and auditing timekeeping records for all employees, maintaining payroll registers, and preparing payroll changes, including deductions and salary adjustments. The specialist will compile and maintain both physical and electronic reports and records, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local requirements. Collaboration is key in this role, as the specialist will work closely with the human resources department, department heads, and employees to resolve payroll issues and inquiries promptly. The position also requires the preparation and submission of various payroll reports and forms, including those required by the Internal Revenue Service and Texas Workforce Commission. The specialist will assist employees with payroll and leave time issues, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and follow safety protocols. Additionally, the role includes participation in professional development and collaboration in the development of the SACSCOC report.