Boston University
HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL SPECIALIST, School of Social Work, Administration
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL SPECIALIST, School of Social Work, Administration
The Boston University School of Social Work is seeking a Human Resources and Payroll Specialist to oversee and manage all HR and payroll functions for the School. This position supports faculty, staff, and student employment needs and ensures the seamless execution of payroll and personnel operations. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, the Payroll and HR Specialist is responsible for payroll processing, reconciliation, and analysis; managing personnel actions; and coordinating the annual performance evaluation and merit increase cycles. This position serves as a critical partner to managers and supervisors, offering guidance on position evaluations, staffing structures, and personnel budgeting. The Specialist also acts as the primary liaison with central Human Resources and Payroll offices, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities
Process payroll and payroll-related activities, including reconciliation and analysis. Manage personnel actions and coordinate annual performance evaluation and merit increase cycles. Advise faculty and staff on HR, organizational, and administrative matters. Partner with managers and supervisors on position evaluations, staffing structures, and personnel budgeting. Serve as primary liaison with central Human Resources and Payroll offices to ensure accuracy and consistency across the employee lifecycle. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to advise faculty and staff on HR, organizational, and administrative matters. Strong organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Professionalism, diplomacy, creativity, and enthusiasm. Supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
BU or higher education experience. Master's degree. Knowledge of payroll systems and processes. Familiarity with BU's administrative systems, including SAP, and JobX. Experience with SAP and SharePoint. Higher education and/or unionized environment experience is a plus.
Other:
Must manage University-imposed deadlines affecting all employees across the school; strong planning, prioritization, and deadline-driven work style required. Strong data management, process, communication, and analytical skills. Confidential handling of information and adherence to university policies and regulations.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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The Boston University School of Social Work is seeking a Human Resources and Payroll Specialist to oversee and manage all HR and payroll functions for the School. This position supports faculty, staff, and student employment needs and ensures the seamless execution of payroll and personnel operations. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, the Payroll and HR Specialist is responsible for payroll processing, reconciliation, and analysis; managing personnel actions; and coordinating the annual performance evaluation and merit increase cycles. This position serves as a critical partner to managers and supervisors, offering guidance on position evaluations, staffing structures, and personnel budgeting. The Specialist also acts as the primary liaison with central Human Resources and Payroll offices, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities
Process payroll and payroll-related activities, including reconciliation and analysis. Manage personnel actions and coordinate annual performance evaluation and merit increase cycles. Advise faculty and staff on HR, organizational, and administrative matters. Partner with managers and supervisors on position evaluations, staffing structures, and personnel budgeting. Serve as primary liaison with central Human Resources and Payroll offices to ensure accuracy and consistency across the employee lifecycle. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to advise faculty and staff on HR, organizational, and administrative matters. Strong organizational and time management skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Professionalism, diplomacy, creativity, and enthusiasm. Supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
BU or higher education experience. Master's degree. Knowledge of payroll systems and processes. Familiarity with BU's administrative systems, including SAP, and JobX. Experience with SAP and SharePoint. Higher education and/or unionized environment experience is a plus.
Other:
Must manage University-imposed deadlines affecting all employees across the school; strong planning, prioritization, and deadline-driven work style required. Strong data management, process, communication, and analytical skills. Confidential handling of information and adherence to university policies and regulations.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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