Payroll Systems Associate

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN

PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail –

The Human Resources department mission is to demonstrate (proclaim) the Gospel of Jesus Christ in "what" it does for the ministry, the HR employees and their families and "how" they do it. They will also come alongside their employees to encourage, counsel and support them in their response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all they do.

Job Summary –

The Payroll Systems Associate is responsible for ensuring that Payroll and Timekeeping systems operate according the needs of the Ministry. This position exists to serve the Payroll team by maintaining and improving system functionality. Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) staff members and outside vendors to ensure software is configured to optimize the Ministry’s biweekly Payroll process.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the BGEA Payroll team by ensuring timekeeping and payroll software systems are designed and configured according to BGEA’s needs.
• Supports the Senior Payroll Systems Analyst on software projects – assisting in designing, configuring, and testing needed functionality.
• Support the Payroll team’s processes by running reports, validating data, reconciling data, and preparing data for reporting to relevant jurisdictions.
• Assists the Senior Payroll Systems Analyst by helping to troubleshoot systems questions related to the biweekly payroll process.
• Collaborates with the IT department to identify technical fixes and system improvements as needed.
• Researches and stays up to date on compliance requirements for timekeeping and payroll across all 50 states. Collaborates with the Legal department as needed.
• Assist with configuration and tests tax updates and integrations.
• Configures reports to assist with and streamline the timekeeping and payroll processes.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in supporting Payroll and Timekeeping systems.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of payroll and staff information
• Knowledge of best practices in Payroll and Timekeeping
• Specific knowledge and understanding of IRS and state payroll-related regulations
• Number aptitude, accuracy, and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work with consistent focus, accountability, initiative, and with minimal supervision
• Ability to see tasks and processes through to accurate, timely completion
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form
• Proficient use of…