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What is the role of a Payroll Specialist - 005228 at University of South Alabama?

The Payroll Specialist - 005228 position at University of South Alabama is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Human Resources field.

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Mobile, Alabama, 36688, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Payroll Specialist - 005228 role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	005228
Position Title	Payroll Specialist - 005228
Division	Finance and Administration
Department	172400 - 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 health system personnel action forms to include appointments, salary and labor changes, terminations, etc. Reviews and audits time transactions in the Kronos timekeeping system to ensure time and leave policies are followed. Provides back-up for the process of calculating pay outs for terminating and resigning Health system employees. Assists with the processing of one-time payments and retro pay for health system employees. Provides back up for monitoring and reviewing of the daily audit trail to identify file maintenance errors. Processes transfers between companies to include PTO pay outs and verifying benefits and deductions are set up accurately. Reviews timesheets for Healthcare Management to ensure they meet policy. Responsible for accurate and timely on-line file maintenance for employees, to include taxes, direct deposits and other deductions as necessary. Records changes in rates and labor change account distributions for employees. Reviews web time entry time sheets for exempt employees for the Health System to ensure leave and time policies are followed. Responsible for monitoring and updating payroll security. Assists in processing uniform deductions for the Healthcare System and communicates with employees and corresponding departments to ensure accuracy of deductions. Provides back up for calculating and remitting wage garnishment, child support and tax levy deductions as needed. Provides back up for other payroll employees to include auditing, entering, and checking timesheets and applying personnel policies relating to time and attendance. 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.

Essential Functions

Uses the Banner system to enter health system personnel action forms to include appointments, salary and labor changes, terminations, etc.
Reviews and audits time transactions in the Kronos timekeeping system to ensure time and leave policies are followed.
Provides back-up for the process of calculating pay outs for terminating and resigning Health system employees.
Assists with the processing of one-time payments and retro pay for health system employees. Provides back up for monitoring and reviewing of the daily audit trail to identify file maintenance errors.
Processes transfers between companies to include PTO pay outs and verifying benefits and deductions are set up accurately.
Reviews timesheets for Healthcare Management to ensure they meet policy.
Responsible for accurate and timely on-line file maintenance for employees, to include taxes, direct deposits and other deductions as necessary.
Records changes in rates and labor change account distributions for employees.
Reviews web time entry time sheets for exempt employees for the Health System to ensure leave and time policies are followed.
Responsible for monitoring and updating payroll security.
Assists in processing uniform deductions for the Healthcare System and communicates with employees and corresponding departments to ensure accuracy of deductions.
Provides back up for calculating and remitting wage garnishment, child support and tax levy deductions as needed.
Provides back up for other payroll employees to include auditing, entering, and checking timesheets and applying personnel policies relating to time and attendance.
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 Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	05/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days	Monday - Friday
Working Hours	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location	Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time	Full Time
Regular or Temporary	Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
* 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
* 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)
* 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
* 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

Resume
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.

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