Payroll Specialist

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this individual is responsible for administering payroll for staff employees. The position responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll records, assists management with employee time entry and submission through the time and attendance system, and collaborates with Human Resources and campus personnel to ensure payroll information is accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Enters payroll documentation for processing as it is received
• Responds to employee payroll inquires
• Assist employees with utilizing timekeeping system
• Prepare pay input entries for managerial audit prior to completion of payroll using Workday Payroll Calculations feature
• Assist employees with utilizing Employee Self Service for taxes and payment elections
• Required knowledge of Form W2 to assist employees with inquiries
• Required knowledge of Cafeteria 125 pre-tax deductions to assist employees with inquiries

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivilent training and experience preferred

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience of payroll administration in a medium or large company

Job Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service skills
• Must have ability to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to follow up, resolve and close all issues
• Proficiency in Excel
• Understanding of FMLA rules
• Understanding of Garnishment rules by states
• Must have strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, etc). Must communicate with accuracy, diplomacy and confidentiality while interacting with a broad range of employees and managers

Certificates, licenses and registrations:

• N/A

Other:

• Must have the flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
• Travel via plane, car, and metro is not required to perform this job.
• Access information using a computer
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. 
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$24.50 - $37.00 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].