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Requisition ID:  116434

Payroll Analyst I

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst I who will be responsible for the analytical, statistical and accounting functions of Payroll Shared Services. This position applies a comprehensive understanding of payroll regulations, accounting practices and data processing applications to ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll financial data. It requires a demonstrated ability to identify and extract critical data elements for analysis and subsequent reporting to demonstrate compliance with internal and external policy and regulations. This position works in collaboration with internal users of SAP payroll data explaining accounting transactions, providing additional data when needed and resolving any issues and discrepancies that may exist.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical reviews and reconciliations.
  • Prepare account analysis, accounting entries and financial reports to ensure payroll information is accurately posted to the financial ledgers.
  • Provide financial reporting support to departments; prepare complex FLSA data analysis to ensure SAP pay calculations are accurate and in compliance with federal regulations; perform periodic internal audit and analysis of payroll processes and provide supporting statistics.
  • Collaborate with staff and/or management in the development, testing and documentation of revisions to existing procedures and implementation of new processes.
  • Oversee the collection and setup of international health system employees in SAP to ensure proper processing and withholding of payroll taxes and I9 compliance.
  • Respond to email and phone inquiries.
  • Provide payroll processing and backup assistance for the weekly, bi-weekly and semimonthly payrolls.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
  • Two years related experience.
  • If the Bachelor’s Degree is in an unrelated field, three years of progressively responsible experience is required.
  • Additional education may substitute for the required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula (18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to develop financial analysis and reporting, identify and resolve problems during payroll processing, work well under pressure and meet deadlines, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Be knowledgeable of current rules and regulations pertinent to payroll, retirement and benefits and given the nature of the data, maintain confidentiality.
  • Have an aptitude for numbers and math and an extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
  • Be able to work independently and with others, have excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Should be able to occasionally provide direction for payroll staff and part-time student help.

 

 

Classified Title: Payroll Analyst I 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC  
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Payroll Shared Services  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week

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