Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17058 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22227 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
BASIC FUNCTION
Coordinate the payroll and benefits functions including interpretation of regulations, proposing methods, procedures and policy, and establishing pay dates and schedules.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general direction, oversee the total payroll function and coordinate the benefits program for employees.
Interpret and apply a variety of regulations and procedures in the payroll function. Develop methods and procedures and assist in evaluating and implementing policies. Ensure procedural compliance, accuracy, and that deadlines are met. Coordinate the payroll function with the fiscal office, data processing personnel, and major department heads. Work with departments to resolve payroll related problems.
Coordinate the benefits function with other departments to ensure the orientation of new employees on the benefits package and inform current employees of changes in benefits and options such as tax shelter plans and Dependent Care Assistance.
TYPICAL WORK
Coordinate payroll policies and procedures with the fiscal office, with data processing personnel, and with major department heads;
Interpret payroll, accounting and other payroll-related policies and procedures; work with departmental personnel to resolve discrepancies as required; suggest and assist in implementation of new payroll policies and procedures.
Issue instructions on payroll procedures, coordinated payroll processing and maintaining records to all departments; conduct payroll processing training for campus staff;
Reconcile insurance billings, retirement reports, W-2 end-of-year reports, and other reports as required; prepare periodic reports as required;
Schedule payroll processing; assign or perform automated payroll file maintenance; maintain the integrity of the local payroll computer system;
Develop employee benefits orientation program; provide new and current employees with updated benefits information; explain benefits options such as retirement plan options for exempt employees, tax shelter plans and Dependent Care Assistance; calculate maximum exclusion allowances;
Make presentations to employee groups during open enrollment periods;
May direct the work of others;
Perform the duties of Payroll Technician;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of fiscal or payroll experience including at least two years as a Payroll Technician or equivalent; nine quarter hours or six semester hours of college-level course work in accounting may substitute for six months of required experience.
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
07/01/1996: New Class
05/01/2000: New to CSA
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion