Analyst Payroll

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Analyst I, Payroll utilizes professional level skills to accomplish assignments within an area of functional specialty. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, the Analyst I position serves as a key resource and high-level, cross-trained analyst for the Office of Human Resources payroll department. Responsibilities include auditing information, reporting, maintaining the payroll system's functionality, resolving payroll issues and making recommendations to the manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of payroll practices
• Knowledge of related state and federal regulations related to Time & Labor
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with common office software
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical, critical thinking and computational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication and consultation skills

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience using People Soft's Time and Labor module
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or higher

Salary

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