Specialist, Payroll

Title: Specialist, Payroll

Department: DT Finance & Accounting

Campus

Location:

TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: CLR
- Clerical

Position Type: FT
- Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 45,900.00;
Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:At this time, this opportunity is only open to internal TCC Employees

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for compiling data to maintain payroll records for Tarrant County College District (TCCD) employees.

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, taxes, insurance, and deductions to be withheld from time sheets and other records
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll record
• Reviews wages computed and correct errors to ensure the accuracy of payroll
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records
• Setup wage attachments and garnishments in compliance with the IRS, Child Support Agencies, Student Loan providers, and Bankruptcy Courts
• Processes data for new hires, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, and leaves without pay (LWOP)
• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages
• Assists with the distribution of W-2 forms
• Prepares and issues payments

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

• Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

* Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours
• At least one (1) year's working experience with an automated payroll, HRIS, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a college or university setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of payroll practices
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
• Ability to apply resourcefulness when researching information, resolving issues, and identifying effective solutions
  
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