Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Salary

$32,000.00 - $37,335.69 Annually

Location

Grambling

Job Type

Full-Time Unclassified

Job Number

202200450

Division

Finance

Department

Controllers Office

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

2/3/2027 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform all necessary payroll procedures to complete payroll and process manual checks, prepare payroll deductions and LASERS retirement report, and confer with Internal and Legislative Auditors and employees to provide information.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and monitor traffic flow of students and employees assisting them with questions and concerns on a daily basis
• Set up students taxes in PDADEDN
• Set up and process payroll adjustments, manuals and refunds
• Set up students and employees direct deposits in GXADIRD
• Maintain the email for direct deposit advice file
• Analyze, audit and process Monthly, Bi-weekly, and student employees payroll within a timely deadline.
• Complete reports and deductions to finalize all payroll processes
• Process and prepare payroll deductions, federal & state taxes
• Review and maintain overtime records.
• Confer with Internal and Legislative Auditors and employees to provide information and analysis on simple or complex matters to ensure the accuracy of payroll data
• Set up jobs for students, classified and unclassified personnel, and extra service/overload positions in NBAJOBS
• Alphabetize and file documents

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• Experience working with payroll systems, employee records, and payroll reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to review payroll documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education payroll administration
• Ability to review payroll documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Experience with Banner 9 Finance/HR and Payroll modules
• Knowledge of FMLA, leave accruals, overtime, supplemental pay, and employee compensation
• Experience processing Faculty/Staff, student payroll and graduate assistant payments

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin November 17th, 2026 and continue until position is filled.

State As a Model Employer

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short- term disablity, holidays, annual, and sick leave.

01

Do you possess a bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience working with payroll systems, employee records, and payroll reconciliations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Grambling State University

Address 403 Main Street

Grambling, Louisiana, 71245

Phone 318-274-3119

Website http://www.gram.edu