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Payroll Specialist - 005228 in Mobile, Alabama at University of South Alabama

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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States
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Job Description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number005228
Position TitlePayroll Specialist - 005228
DivisionFinance and Administration
Department172400 - Payroll Accounting
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are required. Payroll experience is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Payroll Accounting department is seeking to hire a Payroll Specialist. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
  • Uses the Banner system to enter personnel action forms to include appointments, salary changes, labor changes, terminations, etc.
  • Reviews web time entry time sheets for exempt employees to ensure leave and time policies are followed.
  • Audits transactions in the Kronos timekeeping system to ensure work is performed accurately and timely and follows hospital and campus policies.
  • Calculates payouts for terminating and resigning campus employees.
  • Processes retroactive payments for employees.
  • Provides back up on auditing, entering, and checking timesheets and applies personnel policies relating to time and attendance.
  • Tracks and monitors leave taken for campus employees under the Family Medical Leave Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
  • Runs various reports in Banner and Kronos to review by Excel or PDF to assist with auditing and review of time records to ensure pay policies and payroll deadlines are followed.
  • Processes and posts amended timesheet through the Kronos system and ensure payment is processed in Banner.
  • Communicates with employees by telephone and in person concerning wages, taxes and deductions, and explains gross to net variances.
  • Prepares and analyzes reports in Microsoft Excel.
  • Covers other areas of responsibility during absences.
  • Ensures confidentiality of employee information.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required, which may include holidays.
  • Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date05/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working DaysMonday - Friday
Working Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job LocationMain Campus
Full-time or Part-TimeFull Time
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Less than High School
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
    • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • Less than 1 year
    • Between 1 - 3 years
    • Between 3 - 5 years
    • Between 5 - 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • USA website
    • LinkedIn
    • Zip Recruiter
    • Indeed
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
    • Facebook
    • Word of mouth
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter

    The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.


    EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.


    Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
    The University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.

    Job Location

    Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States

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