Payroll Specialist

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S.  by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

 

Responsibilities

Position is responsible to process the many phases of payroll computation and production and maintain personnel records.

• Processes monthly payroll that includes analyzing, verifying and inputting confidential

information. Prepares and processes payroll adjustments as necessary. Maintains payroll records. Responds to employee questions regarding payroll.

• Inputting and maintaining employee records on the time and attendance database, that includes timekeeping and attendance records, employee and supervisor profiles, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Audit attendance records to maintain accuracy and integrity of leave balances. Assist employees and supervisors with utilization of the time and attendance software.
• Inputting and maintaining employee records on the college database that includes processing incoming payroll data and employment paperwork.
• Calculates and initiates payroll tax and KPERS deposits. Processes monthly payroll reports and any other reports requested by Director of Human Resources or Administration. Enters departmental invoices/requisitions and disperses payable checks. Prepare and submit (with payment, if necessary) 941 and state unemployment tax quarterly reports. Assists in W-2 processing as directed by the Director of Human Resources.
• Assists in Student Employment Workshops. Assists in creating, supporting, and maintaining all Human Resource functions. Generates correspondence and attends training as requested. Assists in supervision of student workers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

(1) A two year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a

business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training

or apprenticeship program.

Five years to ten years of similar or related experience.

 

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

 

Salary Range:  Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Status:  Full-time

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date:  ASAP

 

• Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Separate application required for additional or future openings.

 

Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed.  Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1123.

 

How to Apply  

To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

1. Completed and signed Seward County Community College application. Seward County Community College application.
2. Cover letter of letter of interest.
3. Job-related resume including contact information for three professional references.
4. Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (copies are acceptable)

If employed, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts within 30 days.  (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards.  Any fee for such services is paid by the applicant.)

 

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening.  Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements. 

 

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office

Payroll Specialist

Seward County Community College

PO Box 1137

Liberal KS 67901-1137

 

More information about Seward County Community College can be found at www.sccc.edu

 

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted.  Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview.  Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview.  Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee.  Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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