We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Payroll Manager to join our team, contribute to the
transformation, and make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to evaluate, develop,
recommend, and implement payroll policies, processes and system improvements designed to improve
business operations within the university. You will lead and develop a team in processing payroll in a
compliant and accurate manner. You will be responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day
operations, to include supervising and distributing work, facilitating issues, auditing staff transactions and
communications for accuracy and compliance, and supporting professional development, coaching, and
mentoring of the staff. This role requires extensive knowledge of global payroll practices, the ability to
navigate complex payroll landscapes, and proven success in making change and transforming payroll
operations across an organization.
Core Responsibilities:
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk, and improve efficiency and accuracy
across payroll operations.
• Maintain and manage master payroll policies, procedures, and process documentation to ensure
accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Lead, supervise, and coach payroll staff by managing workload distribution, providing
performance feedback, supporting professional development, and fostering a collaborative,
accountable, service-focused team culture that promotes continuous learning and growth.
• Direct and manage activities associated with year-end processing, including the preparation,
review, and distribution of W-2 forms.
• Ensure accuracy of tax calculations and withholdings, support the timely filing of federal, state,
and local payroll taxes, and manage all payroll tax–related responsibilities, including compliance
reviews, audit support, troubleshooting discrepancies, and coordinating with internal stakeholders
and external agencies.
• Monitor payroll processing metrics and daily performance reports to identify issues, ensure
quality, and take corrective action when needed.
• Oversee payroll reconciliation, recordkeeping, and validation of payroll deductions, including
benefits, retirement, insurance, and garnishments.
• Manage and direct daily payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of domestic
and international, multi-state payrolls for faculty, staff, and students.
• Provide guidance on high risk, internally escalated payroll issues and discrepancies (e.g. union,
expat, and other special pay situations).
• Perform additional tasks as assigned; other tasks include, but are not limited to: conduct
analytical research, support the development of key performance indicators, and contribute to
future project planning and operational initiatives.
• Design, develop, and facilitate training programs for payroll staff and other personnel on payroll
procedures, system functionality, and related policies.
• Participate in or lead process redesign projects, workflow improvements, and system
enhancements in collaboration with HR, Finance, and IT partners and coordinate payroll
technology enhancements to ensure systems support compliant, accurate, and efficient payroll
processing.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor''''s Degree required.
• 10-15 years of payroll experience required.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) Certification
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is
demonstrated may be considered.
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