UMN Morris Payroll Coordinator

University of Minnesota - Morris, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Morris, MN

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Coordinator at UMN Morris is responsible for managing payroll entry, confirmation, and time and absence activities for over 372 non-student employees. This role also supports the talent acquisition process and performs various finance office duties, including reporting and general ledger work. The position requires a commitment to confidentiality and an understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll entry and maintenance in the HRMS.
• Create and track Personnel Action Forms (PAF) for position postings and employment changes.
• Request new hires and employment changes via TeamDynamix (TDX) system.
• Confirm and reconcile payroll changes and resolve discrepancies.
• Review bi-weekly payroll abstracts and pre-payroll confirmation reports.
• Investigate payroll issues and answer employee questions.
• Assist supervisors in approving hours and run reports to identify errors.
• Answer questions regarding vacation and sick leave, and make necessary corrections.
• Support managers in preparing job descriptions and hiring requests.
• Submit hiring tickets and monitor the hiring process for timely completion.
• Conduct I-9 employment verification and maintain E-Verify accuracy.
• Provide onboarding orientation for new non-student employees.
• Interpret and advise on University work rules and bargaining unit agreements.
• Support tracking and completion of performance appraisals using the UMN Performance Appraisal Tool.
• Monitor payroll default accounts and perform necessary corrections.
• Assist with budgeting and prepare/process budget journal entries.
• Reconcile General Ledger activity and prepare journal entries as needed.
• Review and pay sales tax for the Morris campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years.
• Demonstrated experience with payroll and/or human resource management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of University of Minnesota policies and procedures.
• Experience with University of Minnesota PeopleSoft Human Resources system.
• Experience with University of Minnesota Enterprise Financial System.
• Proven analytical and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities