Purpose of the Position
This position will be primarily in charge of reviewing and processing all new student worker and adjunct hiring packages for accuracy and completeness and establishing and maintaining new positions for these employee populations in Cardinal. This includes training new part-time employees on the Cardinal timesheet system, ensuring all supervisors have appropriate Cardinal roles and providing training and support to our Student Worker Hiring Managers throughout the Campus. This position will also provide backup for the Payroll Accountants for the full-time and part-time payrolls, as well as, all payroll processing activities as necessary to support the Payroll Department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
Knowledge of relationships and interactions of payroll/benefits compensation practices

Knowledge of federal and state payroll policies, procedures, laws and regulations

Considerable knowledge in the development, operation, maintenance and integration of complex spreadsheets and databases

Proficient in use of office equipment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organization skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.


Experience:
Experience processing financial data in a business setting.
Customer service experience.
Data entry experience.
Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
Payroll experience.
Additional Consideration(s)
Education:
College coursework or certificate in business or related field

Experience:
Experience working in a college or university.
Experience using the Commonwealth’s Cardinal HCM and Payroll software.
Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
Salary Information Starting at $43,417 Commensurate with Education and Experience
CNU Information
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Role Code 19013
Conditions of Employment
This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible? Yes
Telework Eligibility Disclaimer
This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.