Payroll Compliance Specialist

Posting Details

Working Title Payroll Compliance Specialist

Position Number 00107A

Department FINANCE OFFICE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category C Technicians

Job Description

The primary objective of this position is to ensure all payroll transactions completed by the Payroll Staff, University Departments, and University Employees comply with the applicable Federal Laws, State Laws, and University Policies and Procedures each pay period.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of payroll policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of payroll processing activities. Working knowledge of basic accounting principles. Effective customer service skills.

Excellent problem-resolution skills and excellent attention to detail when reviewing the work of others. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to enter and manipulate data and produce reports in database software. Demonstrated ability to produce documents using PC-based software such as Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical computations. Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize work, and to complete all tasks required with minimum supervision.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience working in a payroll environment. Experience computing wages and overtime calculations.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Knowledge of state payroll policies and procedures. Experience working with Banner Software.

Knowledge in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or related experience.

Conditions of Employment

Overtime may be required during peak periods.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 40,000

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03109

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 11/10/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

None

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/finance/payroll

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have experience working in a higher education environment?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your payroll work experience

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your analytical experience working with payroll data

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Yellow Layoff Form

• Blue Layoff Card

• AHP Letter