Position Information

Posting Number 20112900

Position Title Payroll Assistant

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Payroll

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

As part of the payroll team, under the supervision of the Director of Payroll, the Payroll Assistant will aid in the processing and reviewing of the biweekly and monthly payrolls. Responsibilities include analyzing and gathering payroll information needed for the Payroll Specialists to process the payrolls; running scheduled payroll reports for other payroll personnel to use. This person must be able to interpret and understand Texas State and University Payroll Policies and Procedures.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Payroll Specialists in the preparation and processing of the biweekly and monthly payrolls | 55%

• Responsible for Approving and Applying Electronic Personnel Action Forms | 20%

• Responsible for running scheduled payroll reports and create reports as needed | 7%

• Responsible for contacting departments in assuring timesheets are approved timely and accurately | 5%

• Responsible for maintaining/scanning regular and off-cycle payroll documents according to a retention schedule | 5%

• Responsible to answer/route phone calls and emails accordingly | 5%

• Responsible for other duties assigned by Director of Payroll; responsibilities are subject to change based on the needs of the department | 3%

Key Competencies:

• Ability to navigate various software applications

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• General knowledge of payroll and related terminology

• Strong communication skills

• Effective problem solving-skills

• Must have high quality of customer service skills

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing.

• Frequent standing, and/or sitting.

• Occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Regular physical attendance required.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance 

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.   

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

• Entry-level, minimum of 2-years Payroll related experience

  EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $29,759 - $38,687

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 05/07/2024

Close Date 08/07/2024

Open Until Filled No

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