Payroll Assistant

The Williams College Office of Human Resources seeks a highly organized and process-oriented individual to join us as a Payroll Assistant.  As part of the payroll team, you will be responsible for processing payroll and maintaining various payroll records. The ability to work against deadlines in a timely and accurate manner is critical. 

The successful candidate will be reliable, tech-savvy, with strong attention to detail and be able to work independently as well part of a team. You will also be able to handle high volumes of data, solve problems, serve as a resource of information to faculty, staff, students, and external contacts on established payroll policies and procedures. 

Williams, a liberal arts college located in western Massachusetts, has built its reputation on outstanding teaching, scholarship, and academic excellence. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment.  We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in payroll or high volume financial transactions through education or experience
• Solid understanding and experience with Microsoft Excel is necessary, experience with HR systems, accounting, and/or payroll taxes, preferred.  
• A commitment to serving faculty, staff and students in a courteous, confidential and professional manner is essential. 
• You are able to communicate effectively, confidently, and empathetically with diverse constituencies of candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.

Application review will begin on March 10, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $20/hr, commensurate with experience. Job band 18.  Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. COVID-19 vaccination with booster or approved exemption and compliance with COVID-19 related policies are required as a condition of employment at Williams.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.