Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.52 - Midpoint: $24.38 (Hourly N5)
Department/Organization: 506102 - Payroll
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Payroll Associate I performs a wide variety of payroll processing and related administrative tasks in a complex and dynamic environment. Serves as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries. Responds to and manages all inquiries received through the Payroll input box. Processes labor redistributions for bi-weekly and monthly payrolls. Prepares and reconciles monthly journal entries. Collaborates with other Payroll staff, HRIS, and external vendors as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to multitask and use sound judgment in prioritizing work to achieve and maintain efficient day-to-day office operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel. Professional disposition with clear and effective communication skills. Well organized and dependable and prompt in arriving to work and meeting deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications: Accounting, payroll, or bookkeeping experience. Proficiency in the following systems: ePrint; EPAF review; OnBase and Singularity imaging systems; Intelligence Service Automation-Applications Manager (AppWorx).
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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