Description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Senior Analyst, Payroll provides advanced functional support for the organization's automated payroll systems and processes. The Senior Analyst serves as a key liaison between the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Payroll department and the Office of Technology Services (OTS) to streamline workflows, implement system efficiencies, resolve functional and technical issues, and lead efforts to diagnose and resolve system errors to ensure optimal system performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reviews and analyzes payroll processes, system functionality, and workflow efficiency; recommends and implements enhancements to support automation and minimize manual intervention
2. Collaborates with OTS and other key stakeholders to develop, test, and deploy system improvements, ensuring alignment with operational and compliance requirements
3. Collaborates with other OHR departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in HR processes
4. Provides subject matter expertise for ongoing payroll production activities, system enhancements, and major system upgrades, including configuration and validation tasks
5. Leads the identification, research, and resolution of payroll system errors, ensuring timely correction and prevention of recurring issues
6. Creates, reviews, and validates payroll audit reports and reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
7. Conducts data integrity audits between HCM, FSM, and payroll outputs to ensure accurate calculations and reporting
8. Develops, maintains, and executes queries and reports to extract payroll data from HCM, supporting analysis, troubleshooting, and decision-making
9. Designs and delivers training, documentation, and support to internal stakeholders on payroll processes, system functionality, enhancements, and best practices
10. Represents the department on cross-functional committees and working groups, ensuring departmental needs are met while upholding payroll accuracy, data integrity, and compliance standards
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM system modules
• Knowledge of SQL, various databases and other technical applications
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team with OTS, Payroll, HR and Division Operations Managers
• Ability to be flexible to changing priorities
• Ability to respond to problems and identify solutions

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as classrooms, offices, meeting and training rooms, and libraries, College-owned vehicles. This requires use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience using PeopleSoft
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or higher

Salary

Hiring salary range is: $72,821 - $83,744

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on My Activities at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on Add Attachment. Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.