Salary : $52,120.00 - $57,120.00 Annually
Location : Charlotte
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202400014
Division: Operational Excellence
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Closing Date: 5/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Responsibilities

Under general supervision, responsible for preparing and verifying payroll for faculty, staff and students with accuracy and in a timely manner. Processes bi-weekly and monthly payrolls and any off-cycle payrolls as needed using payroll software. Works with department managers regarding any outstanding items related to payroll; prepares payroll reports; records payroll entries into the General Ledger; assists in enrolling employees in benefits and answering benefit enrollment questions, assists with COBRA, FMLA and ADA administration, performs related work as required. Reports to the Director of Employee Services.
Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 5 years' experience with payroll/HRIS systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws. Impeccable attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal, and organizational skills. Must be able to prioritize tasks in an ever-changing environment. Expertise in Microsoft Office, payroll software programs is required. Experience with General Ledger software is preferred. Experience with ADP or Ellucian Colleague (Banner) is highly preferred.
Supplemental Information

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.
Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.
Retirement
To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic . Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University's match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.
Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee's personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.
Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.
Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.
Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.
Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.
HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
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Do you have experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now software?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 5 years of progressively responsible payroll/HRIS systems experience?

• Yes
• No

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