[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @Strayer Education, Inc.

Role Description

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this individual is responsible for administering payroll for staff employees. The position responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll records, assists management with employee time entry and submission through the time and attendance system, and collaborates with Human Resources and campus personnel to ensure payroll information is accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.

• Enters payroll documentation for processing as it is received
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries
• Assists employees with utilizing timekeeping system
• Prepares pay input entries for managerial audit prior to completion of payroll using Workday Payroll Calculations feature
• Assists employees with utilizing Employee Self Service for taxes and payment elections
• Required knowledge of Form W2 to assist employees with inquiries
• Required knowledge of Cafeteria 125 pre-tax deductions to assist employees with inquiries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience of payroll administration in a medium or large company

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service skills
• Must have ability to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to follow up, resolve and close all issues
• Proficiency in Excel
• Understanding of FMLA rules
• Understanding of Garnishment rules by states
• Must have strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must communicate with accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality while interacting with a broad range of employees and managers
• Must have the flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
• Access information using a computer
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
• Well-being incentives
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Certain paid holidays
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Entertainment and retail discounts
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable

Company Description

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all.

While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity.

The expected salary range for this position is below:

$24.50 - $37.00 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].