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Payroll Specialist, College of Medicine, Department of Operations and Finance

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, remote work
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Apr 21, 2025
Payroll Specialist, College of Medicine, Department of Operations and Finance Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview The College of Medicine, Department of Operations and Finance is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to process payroll checks on a mid-month and monthly basis to all University of Cincinnati Physicians faculty practice plan employees. Investigate and resolve payroll related issues and answer payroll questions. Essential Functions Communicate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, employee compensation changes, benefits, status (i.e., deductions, rates, address changes, garnishments) and other pay-related issues. Communicate with departments regarding payroll for each pay period, payroll worksheets and percentages of time worked for each employee. Approve or enter changes into the Paycor payroll system. Download and import payroll worksheets into the Paycor payroll system. Audit the prepost before processing payrolls to verify employees are paid correctly and totals match payroll spreadsheets provided by departments. Perform calculations such as retroactive pay, unpaid time off, vacation payouts, prorated salaries for new hires/terminations. Audit pension contributions and election amounts . Audit for taxing issues, benefits, imputed income, 401a and voluntary pension caps as well as other miscellaneous audits. Verify remote work approval, research and set-up appropriate taxing locations for withholdings for employees. Assist manager as needed with special projects and advise in resolving payroll issues. Assist Payroll Manager as needed with special projects and help in resolving payroll issues. Must have good oral communication skills, and attention to detail is crucial. Effectively uses time to meet deadlines. Self-directed and self-motivated on the job. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education High School Diploma or GED Required Experience One (1) year of payroll experience. Additional Qualifications Considered Bachelor's degree is ideal. Previous experience with Paycor Payroll processing. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to multitask and work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10-14% of your salary. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98743 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Payroll Specialist, College of Medicine, Department of Operations and Finance Date: Apr 21, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Payroll, Operations Manager, Developer, Financial, Finance, Operations, Research, Technology