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Payroll Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$40,665 - $48,000

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 30, 2026

Payroll Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	000309
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	NC10
Classification Title	Administrative Support Specialist - Advanced
Working Title	Payroll Technician
Salary Range	$40,665 - $48,000
Anticipate Hiring Range	$40,665 - $48,000
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Financial Services (Adm)
Work Unit	Controller
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday This position maybe eligible for teleworking schedule of up to two (2) days once on-boarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Primary Purpose of Position	Process time and leave reporting for all leave-earning employees via the University's electronic time and leave reporting system. Perform analytical work related to leave including leave payouts and reconciliation of recorded leave balances. Set up similarly functioning voluntary/miscellaneous deductions, garnishments, child support, and tax levies as required via payroll. This position collaborates on an ongoing basis with HR Benefits, Financial Systems Support, ITS, campus departments, and external vendors. Review the work of others on the team to ensure 100% accuracy. Be competent to run the monthly and semimonthly payroll as needed, either in segments or in its entirety.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Job Duties	The Payroll Technician provides factual or procedural information by using tools like Kronos and Banner (e.g., about the origination of a leave, ACH deposits, deduction payment status and research). Prepare accurate information and explanations based on policy guidelines (Federal and State laws, HR employment policies and procedures). Refer to appropriate resources to explain policies and procedures (e.g., pay processes, pay dates, federal and state withholding, miscellaneous deductions withheld, direct deposit signup). Assist employees and supervisors with completion of time sheets and recommend implementation procedural changes to improve quality of service. Independently resolve customer problems by reliance on extensive program knowledge, analytical skills, and research of past actions. Use knowledge about the payroll system and timekeeping system to advise employees and departments on how to handle other various issues as they arise. Support the other members of the payroll team as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Assist Financial System Support (FSS) with payroll processes as they relate to Kronos timekeeping and leave reporting, including on-call, overtime, compensatory time, and shared leave. Review multiple reports (per Kronos Process Documentation) on a weekly and bi-weekly basis prior to the Kronos Export. Work with other cross functional teams (departments, FSS, HR Benefits, supervisors, and timekeepers) on an ongoing basis.
Other Work Responsibilities	Strong attention to detail and maintain a general knowledge of the payroll process and paycheck gross to net calculation. Use interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and understand needs expressed by individuals from a variety of cultures and limited English language skills (Nonresident alien faculty, staff and students). Establish a model for professional, positive interactions with customers by using interpersonal skills to change the perspective of unhappy employees. Respond calmly to people under stress or expressing displeasure about that particular situation. Demonstrate effective and courteous communication with the immediate payroll team, as well as business partners such as Human Resources, Academic Affairs, and the various University departments.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience working in an institution of higher education Experience in a high-volume Payroll Processing setting Experience with Garnishment and Child Support payment processing Experience working with Kronos, Banner, Google Suite and Microsoft Suite with Excel intermediate experience Strong attention to detail
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Reese Building
Posting date	01/30/2026
Closing date	02/08/2026
Proposed Hire Date	03/02/2026
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you have at least a high school diploma / GED and one year of related office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes - I have at least a high school diploma / GED and one year of related office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- No - I do not have at least a high school diploma /GED and at least one year of related office experience.
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Do you have experience with both Microsoft and Google Suite applications? Is so, please indicate which and the associated applications as well as your level of experience (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

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Do you have high-volume Payroll Processing experience?
- Yes - I have high-volume Payroll Processing experience
- Yes - I have payroll processing experience of a smaller/standard company/organization
- No - I have no payroll experience
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Do you have experience with garnishments and child support payment processing? If so, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have experience with Kronos and Banner or other like systems? If so, please indicate which systems and your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Contact Information for References