Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

Position Title:  Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

Department:  Student Financial Services – Human Resources

Position Summary:  The Human Resources and Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day human resources, payroll, and student employment operations for the university. This position works closely with the Director of Human Resources and Payroll to ensure accurate payroll processing, effective oversight of student employment, compliance with employment regulations and responsive employee support throughout the employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Processes semi-monthly payroll for all university employees, including salaried, hourly and one-time payments, under the direction of the Director of Human Resources.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with federal and state employment regulations, including wage and hour laws.
• Oversees and manages student employment, including onboarding, payroll coordination, position tracking and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Serves as a point of contact for employee payroll, student employment and basic HR-related questions, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Assists new employees with onboarding paperwork and enters new hire, payroll, benefits and student employment information into university systems.
• Supports benefits administration.
• Maintains accurate employee records, including paid time off balances, student employment documentation and personnel files.
• Posts approved job openings and maintains applicant tracking records.
• Assists with employee orientation and required training coordination.
• Provides administrative and reporting support for HR initiatives.
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Supportive of Warner’s mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a professional demeanor.
• Meticulous attention to detail, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• High level of emotional intelligence to handle confidential situations and documentation.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as Paycom, required or strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with computer software and high comfort level working with Windows software applications.
• Previous experience with human resources and payroll strongly preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience in human resources, payroll and/or student employment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in business management or a closely related field of study preferred.

Working Relationships:  The Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator is a member of the Human Resources Office and reports to Director of Human Resources and Payroll.

Work Schedule:  Normal office hours expected Monday through Friday.  Additional hours as needed for significant department or university events.