Coordinator, Payroll

merrill.umd.edu

College Park, MD, US
Base: $70,000 to $78,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified
One year of professional payroll experience
Knowledge of federal state payroll laws
Experience with microsoft office products
The University of Maryland is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll processing, appointments, and benefits for over 200 employees in the Department of Psychology. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, at least one year of payroll experience, and familiarity with university systems and policies

Job Summary

  • The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely coordination of payroll appointments and benefits for over 200 active paid employees.
  • This position ensures departmental compliance with employment contracts, effort reporting, leave monitoring, and record retention requirements across University, State, Federal, and Sponsoring Agencies.
  • The role involves overseeing VISAs sponsored by the University for the Department of Psychology and entering Department Scholarships through the Student Aid System.

Matching Summary

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The University of Maryland is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll processing, appointments, and benefits for over 200 employees in the Department of Psychology. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, at least one year of payroll experience, and familiarity with university systems and policies.

Salary

Base: $70,000 to $78,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • One year of professional payroll experience
  • Knowledge of federal state payroll laws
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in higher education
  • Familiarity with University System of Maryland policies
  • Proficiency with Workday iTerp and Priority Software

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • One year of professional payroll experience
  • Completion of background check and employment eligibility verification

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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