Supports employment processes related to international employees, payments to foreign independent contractors, and international student financial aid. Supports auditing processes during the payroll cycle and as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

45% - Essential - Data Verification - Reconciliation:
Reviews system information to ensure proper payroll and taxation processing for International Employees. Reviews Citizenship and Visa/Permit Data and updates Earnings Codes and FICA status in the University HRIS system as needed, per residency and tax analysis. Uploads and monitors Tax Treaty non-resident data. Monitors data integrity each pay period (via query results) and addresses discrepancies and inquiries, processes corrections, coordinates with payroll, and follows up to ensure the process runs correctly. Reviews processes, analyzes data and makes recommendations on improvements to achieve a more lean and effective processes.

25% - Essential - International Onboarding:
Meets with international employees to prepare and collect documents for employment eligibility verification, substantial presence test, residency status determination, and tax withholding. Processes the collected documentation, forwards the required forms for E-Verify and tax withholding to the appropriate unit within HR and Payroll. Reviews and processes international hire requests. Creates and maintains accurate files. Facilitates the Social Security application process for international hires. Assists manager with year-end Form 1042 and 1042s federal reporting and new calendar year changes. Conducts training presentations for University departments on international employment topics.

10% - Essential - International Daily Reports, Visa Expiration and Work Authorization:
Prepares and runs the daily Student and Exchange Visitor Program and HRIS updates. Meets with international employees to review documentation for work authorization and tax status updates and processes these updates in our system(s). Reviews daily transactions with manager.

10% - Essential - International Student Financial Aid:
Audits daily international student financial aid changes/reports and completes actions required. Meets with student aid recipients, prepares all required federal documents, calculates the required tax withholdings, issues tax voucher requests, notifies Student Financial Services of tax amounts, notifies Payroll for electronic fund transfers of tax deposits, and maintains accurate files for audit and year-end federal reporting.

10% - Essential - International Documentation and Reporting:
Determines non-resident alien (NRA) employee and independent contractor status, related federal documentation and tax withholding, tax payment and reporting requirements. Assists with training presentations for University departments on international employment topics, including employment, scholarship awards, and payments to international independent contractors. Stays current with changes and emerging issues related to the Code of Federal Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security regulations, Department of Homeland Security, and US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree and experience in human resources.

Education - Bachelor's Degree in HR, Accounting, Business

Experience - 2+ years of knowledge and work experience in international employment and taxation.

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

20% - Stand for prolonged period
80% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
30% - Walk or move about
90% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
60% - Recognize or inspect visually
30% - Move, transport, raise or lower

5% - Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 37.5; Band: 05 ($ 35,360.00 - $ 55,000.00)

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

May 26, 2023

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.