Payroll & Benefits Administrator

This is not a remote position. This position is based at our Virginia Beach, VA campus location.

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Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs. Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. 

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The Payroll & Benefits Administrator (PBA) is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation, processing, and documentation of the semi-monthly and pay-per-course payroll for 2,200+ employees.  This position requires a general understanding of multi-state payroll processes, laws, and regulations to ensure accuracy and efficiency among processes, reporting, and compliance. The PBA completes payroll and benefit plan reconciliations/analysis and assists with internal audits.   The successful candidate will be detail oriented with an analytical eye for review and accuracy.

• Serves as a member of the payroll team to timely and accurately prepare and balance semi-monthly payroll, pay-per-course payroll, and any supplemental payrolls.
• Enters, maintains, and processes payroll information including deductions, court orders and garnishments.
• Audits payroll and maintains documented procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the payroll system and processes.
• Performs routine and ad hoc benefits/retirement plan reconciliations and internal audit requests.
• Responds to internal and external payroll and policy related inquiries or requests.
• Keeps informed about changes in tax and HR laws that apply to the payroll process.
• Completes special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of multistate and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation, and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all employee and company related matters.
• Strong computer system skills with an emphasis on payroll and HRIS systems.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems preferred. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking to resolve challenges proactively with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including, but not limited to garnishments, child support, levies, etc.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others to include customers, vendors, employees, and governmental entities.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing, and interpersonal relationship building.
• Ability to meet mandatory deadlines consistently and accurately.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Associate Degree in Accounting or related area preferred.
• Minimum of four years multi-state payroll experience in an organization of 2,200+ employees. UKG/UTM HRIS experience strongly preferred.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE. 

Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.