Payroll Specialist

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Payroll Specialist

Join our team in supporting essential payroll services that help ensure employees across campus are paid accurately and on time. This role plays a key part in payroll operations by assisting with payroll processing, customer support, time tracking, compliance reporting, and payroll systems administration.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Support bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing using Workday
• Process payroll changes, adjustments, audits, and corrections
• Monitor payroll workflows and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions, direct deposit, taxes, and W-2 inquiries
• Support Workday time tracking and resolve time entry exceptions
• Maintain payroll documentation and compliance records
• Prepare payroll reports and resolve payroll processing discrepancies
• Provide backup support for payroll operations and special payroll processes
• Collaborate with HR and campus departments to resolve payroll issues

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• Required – an associate’s degree or minor in accounting, human resources, a related area or two years of payroll or similar professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks independently
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with accuracy and professionalism

Preferred:

• Preferred – associate’s degree in accounting or human resources plus two years professional experience in payroll.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a payroll office
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations
• Experience supporting non-U.S. resident employees
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft HCM or similar payroll systems

Pay Level: 49

Typical Starting Pay: $22.50-$29.25

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before by 11:59 pm MST. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!