Payroll Director jobs in Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Payroll Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, provide front-line support for employees and departments regarding payroll questions and concerns. Approve and process workflow transactions for hourly non-benefited employees.  Manage the payroll email account and payroll TD tickets. Assist with the biweekly and monthly payroll processing as needed.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook.  Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as front-line resource for employees with specific payroll questions regarding salary, deductions and taxes.
• Monitor and approve all hourly non-benefited HCM workflow transactions. 
• Match and load corresponding costing information for hourly transactions.
• Manage the payroll email account, responding to questions or redirecting as needed.
• Manage payroll TD tickets, responding to questions or redirecting as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist departments and employees with timecard related issues.
• Run queries, update balances and load payouts for compensatory time as needed.
• Assist with the processing of all payrolls as directed.
• Work on special projects as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity
• Work Prioritization & Management
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Quality Orientation
• Analysis/Problem Identification 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years work-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previous Customer Service experience
• Ability to quickly transition between tasks
• Methodical in organizational skills and practices
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction implicitly
• Data entry with high level of accuracy

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/