Payroll Clerk

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, typically between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.  Hours may be flexed based on need.

 

CLASSIFICATION: ESP

 

Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour

FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

APPLY ONLINE AT: 

www.sc4.edu/careers

JOB SUMMARY: This position will provide ​data entry payroll support. ​Assist with the accurate preparation, documentation, and distribution of payroll. Assists with reviewing pay records ​for adherence to college payroll policies ​and in accordance with the government regulations and contractual provisions.

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE (per current contractual agreement)

• Up to twenty-six (26) paid time off days annually (prorated based on hire date).
• Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays/days closed throughout the year (includes time off from December 24 through New Year’s Day) depending on hire date.
• Health insurance benefits: Multiple medical health plan options upon date of hire.  Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon date of hire.  Reimbursement payments for individuals declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage.  Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance.
• Participation in MPSERS retirement system (includes employer and employee contribution options).
• Scholarship for employees, spouse and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes covering full cost of registration fee, tuition, and technology fee (when applicable) per campus guidelines.  Additional funds for employment-related education/training each year upon approval.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide documentation, data entry, reporting and processing support for bi-weekly payroll and retirement system operations.
• Maintain an awareness of contractual provisions regarding employee benefits and payroll for all employee groups.
• Maintain an awareness of changes and enhancements related to the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System
• Maintain an understanding of annual limits related to retirement contributions, health savings accounts, and other structured employee deductions.
• Assist employees with completion of payroll documents and general payroll inquiries.
• Assist with processing of other payroll support related processes such as garnishments, tax payments, audit information gathering, employee leave usage, etc.
• Perform other duties as requested.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervised by Payroll Manager

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of associate degree in related area required.  Will consider candidates that are in the process of obtaining an associate degree.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  1-2 years related experience preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet pressured deadlines consistently.
• Ability to recognize and respect confidential information.
• Customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated reliability.
• Consistent accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.