A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.
Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “ Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a Payroll Analyst/Senior Payroll Analyst. The Payroll Analyst develops an understanding of the university’s payroll system to accurately and timely pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. While adhering to strict processing deadlines and meeting required deliverables, the Payroll Analyst helps to ensure proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings such as taxes, deductions for benefits, retirement contributions, and other deductions by utilizing appropriate analysis skills.
A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are required. A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience is preferred. Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another. B aylor reserves the right to hire into the Payroll Analyst or Senior Payroll Analyst classification.
Additional preferred qualifications include:
CPP Certification
FPC Certification
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
What You Will Do
Ensure proper payment of wages and salaries by using the in-house payroll system to correctly process salaries and reported hours worked, correctly utilize paid leave and holiday pay, correctly accrue compensatory time, and correctly compute overtime
Generate records of payrolls showing each payee, hours worked for employees, wages paid, associated withholdings for retirement, benefits, and other contributions, and taxes withheld, maintains payroll records
Process off-cycle payrolls in accordance with legal requirements and University policy
Use analytic tools to verify the accuracy of payroll data inputs, coordinating with appropriate business partners for necessary actions
Calculate pay adjustments and verify retroactive pay
Support payroll reporting, internal and external audits, and ensures compliance with federal, state regulations
Verify accuracy and completeness of payment disbursements, tax reporting, and accounting activity
Coordinate with Payroll Accountant to prepare accounting entries and in system employee balance adjustments in support of month/quarter/year end closing activities
Provide superior customer service to assist employees or supervisors with understanding payroll processes
Contribute to the success of the university by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, acting as a back-up for other positions as needed, maintaining high levels of accuracy
Maintain a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality
Work collaboratively with Payroll Manager, Payroll Analysts, Human Resources staff, and others across the university
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages
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