Payroll Operations Analyst at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:STA00915PO25Job Family:Financial and Accounting Operations and AnalysisJob Function:PayrollUSC Market Title:Payroll AccountantLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132951Job Level:P3 - ProfessionalBusiness Title (Internal Title):Payroll Operations AnalystCampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Division of Administration and FinanceDepartment:DAF Controller's OfficeState Pay Band:6Approved Starting Salary:$54,165Advertised Salary Range:$54,165 - $62,500Part/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunchBasis :12 monthsJob Search Category:Fiscal AccountingAbout University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Veterans' Preference Statement:The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.Advertised Job Summary:Responsible for accurately preparing and maintaining all payroll records in an ERP HR/Payroll system in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations. This includes interpreting and analyzing gross pay, tax implications, state retirement implications, and other special issues that arise. Provides guidance to employees concerning payroll issues.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.Preferred Qualifications:PeopleSoft or other ERP Experience preferred.Higher Education experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Experience with PeopleSoft HCM application.Previous FLSA training and understanding, including principles of overtime calculations.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word, PowerPoint, and experience with accounting principles.Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of payroll, accounting, state government, retirement regulations.Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts and analyze and interpret related data.Ability to update systems and processes when new rules and regulations are implemented.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to communicate effectively.Job Duty:Provide assistance and make necessary preparations for processing payroll on a bi-monthly basis, which involves resolving any issues that may arise, entering and reconciling garnishments, ensuring that International Treaties are applied correctly, verifying the accuracy of student FICA tax statuses, keeping overpayment calculations and repayment schedules up to date. Additionally, determine if there are any outstanding benefit premiums, arrears, or retro benefits that need to be addressed in order to ensure accurate billing of employee benefits.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:35Job Duty:Support and execute on-cycle processing tasks. Efficiently managing payroll processing within set deadlines with minimal manual involvement, handling adjustments for annual leave payouts, contract pays, pay basis changes, award gross ups, taxable benefits, and uploading deductions for general, insurance, and retirement. Reviewing and inputting bank reversals and reissuances.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:35Job Duty:Analyze and input International Tax Treaties. Collaborate with OIS and international personnel to ensure the timely application or removal of the appropriate tax treaties.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Job Duty:Provide support in the testing and validation of system updates and enhancements, as well as conduct thorough reviews of processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:15Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:NoHazardous weather category:Non-EssentialNumber of Vacancies:1Job Open Date:11/18/2025Job Close Date:01/02/2026Open Until Filled:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by January 2, 2025. Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/198136EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.