What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Payroll Manager position at University of Detroit Mercy?
Description
Job ID
AF9668-3007-1806
Position Classification
FT Administrator
Position Summary
The Assistant Payroll Manager is a key member of the Finance Department. The successful candidate will collaborate with HR and Finance team to support and maintain accurate payroll records and reporting. This position will be responsible for learning and applying technical payroll skills as part of a team to carry out tasks with coaching and supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support to the entire payroll process.
- Input and audit of payroll, timekeeping and accruals.
- Confirm validity of legally mandated and optional deductions.
- Ensure accuracy of all payroll related data.
- Communicate effectively about payroll-related issues.
- Resolve any payroll-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with payroll service provider Paylocity.
- Generate payroll reports as needed.
- Review and update PTO in accordance with policy and union contracts.
- Maintain adherence to all prescribed ethical guidelines, including confidentiality.
- Maintain working knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and University policy.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Education – Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Employment – Payroll experience of 2-5 years preferred. (Equivalent combination of education and employment).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to prioritize tasks and interact supportively and professionally with all members of the campus community. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Problem solver who is detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Innovative self-starter who is action oriented and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Quick to understand, learn, and apply ideas effectively. Ability to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive tasks.
Physical Requirements
Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).
Work Environment
Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Employee Benefits
At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:
• Medical -
o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
•Dental -
o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
•Vision –
o Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months
o Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months
(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered
• Employee Assistance Program -
o Provided to everyone in your household
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D
o 1x base salary up to $100,000
• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
• Retirement Plan -
o UDM provides matches up to 8%
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
Salary : $100,000