Payroll Coordinator

Broad Function

Ensure the processing, accuracy and integrity of the college’s biweekly payroll, all related reports, and maintenance of the master tables for the BANNER computerized payroll system. This position requires an individual to facilitate both macro and micro payroll processes.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the college’s biweekly payroll for all faculty, staff, and student employees. Respond to employee questions regarding payroll.
• Uses BANNER payroll system to update and maintain all required data for the processing of payroll and the production of required payroll and fringe benefit reports. This requires understanding, updating, and maintaining BANNER data tables, and the testing as well as verification of the impact BANNER system changes.
• Implements effective reporting procedures and products; utilizes current technology (i.e. reporting tools such as ARGOS, and all other reporting tools that effectively interface with BANNER and/or are generated directly from BANNER).
• Implements timely and accurate reporting for all payroll and fringe benefits, including but not limited to: Social Security, ACA, NYS Department of Taxation, IRS, three retirement systems and all W-2s. Maintains working knowledge of all local, State and Federal regulations relating to employee payroll and benefits administration, and ensures retirement plans are administered in accordance with Federal and State regulations and plan provisions.
• Coordinates with campus departments in the design, implementation and use of payroll related personnel workflows.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental communications; communicates with all employees who may be affected by payroll activities and decisions.
• Conducts special projects as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Required Skills

BANNER experience preferred, equivalent required. The Payroll Coordinator must be able to work on and complete projects independently.

Educational Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Years of Experience3 – 5 years experience in payroll processing; knowledge of current State and Federal payroll and insurance and retirement regulations.

Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsOffice worksite. Occasional lifting of 5lb-10lb.

Direct ReportsNone

Hourly Range$30.17 - $33.94 per hourThe selected candidate’s hourly rate will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as SUNY Adirondack’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2026. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.