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Payroll Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$40,665 - $55,914

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

May 06, 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	000299
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	NC10
Classification Title	Administrative Support Specialist - Advanced
Working Title	Payroll Technician
Salary Range	$40,665 - $55,914
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 with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to be the key person responsible for accurately and timely running certain payroll processes for the University.
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. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties	Prepare and upload CSV files before the payroll processing cycle, reviewing for accuracy after the start of processing of the payroll. Assist with the processing of off-cycle adjustment payroll items in Banner. Coordinate the calculation of overpayments or underpayments of salary, taxes, and miscellaneous deductions when they occur, prepare journal entries to record receivables, initiate communication and collection letters with employees, and coordinate with Payroll Accountant and Payroll Manager to ensure the Overpayment log is updated with new activity. Process liability payments immediately after every payroll and checks liability payments for accuracy against the balance sheet and against system-generated deductions reports. Critical thinking skills should be used in this position to ensure the accuracy of payroll entries and to make recommendations to the Payroll Manager accordingly. Provide Excel support for the various functions related to Payroll processes.
Other Work Responsibilities	Assist payroll specialists as needed. Assist the payroll manager as needed. Serve as a resource to answer questions for business partners and employees at the University.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience with Banner Finance and Banner HR modules. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience working in an institution of higher education Experience in a high-volume Payroll Processing setting Experience with Payroll overpayments, Payroll underpayments, and off-cycle payroll adjustments processing Experience working with Kronos, Banner, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite, with intermediate Excel experience Strong attention to detail
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	3rd Floor, Reese Building
Posting date	05/06/2026
Closing date	05/20/2026
Proposed Hire Date	07/01/2026
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
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
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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Describe your experience with Banner, Kronos, or any other ERP or timekeeping software.

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Describe any experience you have related to payroll overpayments or off-cycle payroll runs.

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Do you have experience with Microsoft Office suite or Google suite? If yes, please describe this experience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Contact Information for References