Payroll Associate

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

You will support payroll operations through the processing, validation, and auditing of payroll-related transactions. You will perform assigned payroll audits, reconciliations, payroll inputs, issue resolution, and employee support activities to help ensure accurate payroll processing. You will work with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Time and Absence, and other university departments to maintain payroll integrity and follow established payroll controls, procedures, and university policies. You will report to the Payroll Operations Manager. #LI-Remote

What You'll Do:

Payroll Processing and Administration

• Process payroll-related transactions, including employee pay adjustments, leave-related earnings, terminations, deductions, wage garnishment transactions, and other payroll inputs.
• Review payroll transactions for completeness and accuracy before and during payroll processing.
• Resolve payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll processing activities throughout preliminary, final, and post-payroll processing in Workday and related payroll systems.
• Maintain payroll records and support documentation observing departmental procedures.

Payroll Audits and Reconciliations

• Perform assigned payroll audits and reconciliation activities related to employee status changes, leaves of absence, terminations, earnings, deductions, and other payroll transactions.
• Maintain supporting reconciliation documentation, reviewing payroll results, and researching identified variances or discrepancies affecting employee pay.
• Escalate unresolved issues or discrepancies to payroll leadership.

Compliance and Controls

• Support established payroll controls and compliance activities.
• Perform assigned payroll validation activities involving earnings, deductions, employee data, and payroll transactions.
• Follow university policies, departmental procedures, and established payroll controls.
• Participate in audit preparation and documentation requests.

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration

• Participate in payroll testing, implementation activities, and process improvements.
• Contribute to the identification of operational efficiencies and process enhancements.
• Maintain documentation for assigned payroll processes, audits, and reconciliations, and contribute to departmental procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll practices, systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Benefits, Time and Absence, and other partners to resolve payroll matters.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential functions of this role.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Two+ years of payroll experience.

• Bachelor's degree. Equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree acceptable.

• Understanding of payroll concepts, systems, and established controls.
• Audit detailed payroll information.
• Work with detailed data and basic spreadsheet functionality.
• Communicate payroll information
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources