Payroll and Benefits Specialist

This position administers the payroll, time keeping and benefit related items for Simpson University, including advising the Director of Human Resources of compliance requirements and/or processing irregularities.

Primary duties involve organizing, reviewing and processing payroll, workers' compensation annual reconciliation, related employee training in payroll time and attendance software, maintenance of payroll files, preparation of the payroll journal entry, maintaining leave accruals and balances, and reconciliation of payroll general ledger totals to quarterly payroll tax returns.

This is an ideal opportunity for a high-level attention to detail, critical thinking, thorough, collaborative and customer service-oriented professional.

Qualifications: 1.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred 2.

Minimum of one year payroll administration experience with a strong focus on California compliance preferred 3.

Experience in Human Resources and benefit administration preferred 4.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred 5.

Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment and labor laws and regulations 6.

Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g.

Word, Excel, Access, etc.) 7.

Experience with institutional integrated data management software a plus 8.

Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills and problem-solving abilities 9.

Highly professional in integrity and demeanor with an ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism 10.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Able to communicate with personnel of all levels 11.

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team General Expectations: 1.

Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ 2.

Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties 3.

Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook 4.

Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records 5.

Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment 6.

Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties 7.

Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties 8.

Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures 9.

Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area 10.

Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor Essential Functions: 1.

Process semi-monthly payrolls for all exempt and non-exempt employees, and any manual payroll runs as necessary, meet payroll cycle deadlines 2.

Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations, including wage and hour law and stay current on changes in...