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Payroll Benefits Administrator

The Payroll Benefits Administrator position is located in the Payroll department and reports to the Director of Payroll and Related Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of employee benefits, payroll deductions, and related financial transactions.
• Calculates, establishes, and maintains deductions for employee insurance premiums, voluntary deductions, and other authorized payroll deductions, ensuring accurate implementation within the University's payroll system.
• Reconciling monthly deduction reports, verifying payroll deductions for accuracy, and researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Assists with the administration and processing of Graduate Assistant and Casual Labor payrolls, including reviewing employee information entered by Human Resources and ensuring appropriate payroll deductions are established.
• Serves as a point of contact for employees regarding insurance premiums, payroll deductions, voluntary deductions, and related benefits inquiries.
• Provides administrative and operational support to the Director of Payroll and Related Services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a business-related field. Experience in payroll, benefits administration, accounting, or a related administrative function. Demonstrated knowledge of payroll functions, financial transactions, and governmental operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. Experience using an automated payroll processing system. Skills, Abilities, Etc: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.