HRIS Specialist (Payroll)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time Regular

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range:$81251 $88952

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The HRIS Specialist (Payroll) supports the Universitys payroll and HR data operations by ensuring the accuracy timeliness and compliance of all pay-related transactions in PeopleSoft. Serving as a key liaison between Human Resources the Office of Pay and Retirement Services (OPRS) Finance and University departments the incumbent maintains daily communication with partners to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities include processing payroll actions auditing job and time data reviewing leave and payable time entries preparing certified time and attendance records and completing employment verifications.

The incumbent exercises sound judgment to resolve complex payroll and HRIS issues that often involve conflicting or incomplete information applying relevant laws regulations and institutional policies to determine appropriate actions. Work involves analyzing and troubleshooting a wide range of unusual conditions that directly affect the effectiveness accuracy and efficiency of the Universitys payroll program. The HRIS Specialist (Payroll) provides forward-facing customer-focused support utilizing strong interpersonal and analytical skills to explain payroll decisions processes and recommendations to employees and supervisors. The position contributes to continuous improvement by participating in system testing upgrades and workflow enhancements to improve HR service delivery and system performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Business Administration Information Systems or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) or a comparable enterprise HR/payroll system.
• Thorough understanding of payroll regulations tax withholdings leave administration and FLSA compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex laws policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to explain technical or policy information clearly to non-specialists.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation professionalism and ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook Teams) and familiarity with data reporting or auditing tools.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status source of income status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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