Payroll Tax Specialist (ERP Backfill - Temporary)
Loyola University, Chicago, IL, United States
Payroll Tax Specialist (ERP Backfill - Temporary)
The Payroll Tax Specialist serves as the University's primary lead for payroll tax compliance, agency relations, and complex payroll tax reconciliations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end integrity of federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting, managing vendor partnerships for payroll tax filings, and resolving historical agency discrepancies. While the primary focus is payroll tax compliance, this position also serves as the critical backup and secondary administrator for UKGReady timekeeping and provides support and operational coverage for the University's payroll cycle.
Job Title - Payroll Analyst
Position Number - 8102871
Work Modality - Hybrid 3 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? - Yes
Job Category - University Staff
Job Type - Full-Time
FLSA Status - Exempt
Department Name - CONTROLLER
Location Code - PAYROLL SERVICES (04400D)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - No
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a computerized accounting environment, preferably within Payroll, Accounting, HR or Finance.
Qualifications - Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations preferred, including experience with 941-X filings. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to work under tight deadlines and provide effective communication/guidance to a team.
Computer Skills - Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Lawson, Kronos or UKGReady. High proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet analysis.
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $70,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $61,000/ann
About Loyola University Chicago - Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutesincluding Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health SciencesLoyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
The Payroll Tax Specialist serves as the University's primary lead for payroll tax compliance, agency relations, and complex payroll tax reconciliations. This role is responsible for the end-to-end integrity of federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting, managing vendor partnerships for payroll tax filings, and resolving historical agency discrepancies. While the primary focus is payroll tax compliance, this position also serves as the critical backup and secondary administrator for UKGReady timekeeping and provides support and operational coverage for the University's payroll cycle.
Job Title - Payroll Analyst
Position Number - 8102871
Work Modality - Hybrid 3 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? - Yes
Job Category - University Staff
Job Type - Full-Time
FLSA Status - Exempt
Department Name - CONTROLLER
Location Code - PAYROLL SERVICES (04400D)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - No
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience - Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a computerized accounting environment, preferably within Payroll, Accounting, HR or Finance.
Qualifications - Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations preferred, including experience with 941-X filings. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to work under tight deadlines and provide effective communication/guidance to a team.
Computer Skills - Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Lawson, Kronos or UKGReady. High proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet analysis.
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $70,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $61,000/ann
About Loyola University Chicago - Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutesincluding Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health SciencesLoyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.