Job ID

AF9668-3007-1806

Position Classification

FT Administrator

Position Summary

The Assistant Payroll Manager is a key member of the Finance Department. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will collaborate with HR and Finance team to support and maintain accurate payroll records and reporting. This position will be responsible for learning and applying technical payroll skills as part of a team to carry out tasks with coaching and supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide support to the entire payroll process.
2. Input and audit of payroll, timekeeping and accruals.
3. Confirm validity of legally mandated and optional deductions.
4. Ensure accuracy of all payroll related data.
5. Communicate effectively about payroll-related issues.
6. Resolve any payroll-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
7. Collaborate with payroll service provider Paylocity.
8. Generate payroll reports as needed.
9. Review and update PTO in accordance with policy and union contracts.
10. Maintain adherence to all prescribed ethical guidelines, including confidentiality.
11. Maintain working knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and University policy.
12. Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Employment – Payroll experience of 2-5 years preferred. (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to prioritize tasks and interact supportively and professionally with all members of the campus community. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Problem solver who is detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Innovative self-starter who is action oriented and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Quick to understand, learn, and apply ideas effectively. Ability to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive tasks.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule  

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: 

· Medical -

         o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

· Dental -

        o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents

        o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM

· Vision - 

        o Exams and lenses every 12 months

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.

· Employee Assistance Program -

        o Provided to everyone in your household.

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

· Life and AD&D - 

         o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children. 

· Retirement Plan -

        o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.