Payroll Operations
Index
The Payroll Operations Section is responsible for:
- Managing the OUS-wide payroll system for the processing of all employee pay. Routine monthly payments (both forecast and reported hourly) are processed on the Regular Payroll.
- Developing policy related to compliance with federal tax laws (withholding, fringe, FICA, etc.), state laws, union contracts, personnel issues (FLSA, FMLA, independent contractors), garnishment law, tax treaties, etc.
- Calculating taxes, deposits and reports. Accuracy and timeliness of tax deposits are critical. IRS Circular E establishes strict payroll tax deposit rules. Severe penalties may be imposed if deposits are deficient or late.
- Processing vendor payments related to compensation. These include payments for insurance, dependent care, deferred compensation, tax deferred investment, charitable fund organizations, mass transit, union dues and many others.
- Making FICA determinations and monitoring.
- Assuring non-resident alien employee legal compliance.
- Reporting to State Employment Division.
- Managing the processing of benefits including table maintenance, and coordination with the benefit board.
- Administering retirement programs including PERS, the Optional Retirement Plan, TIAA-CREF, and 403(b) tax deferred investments.
- Providing projections and historical analyses related to legislative initiatives, collective bargaining, etc.
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