University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Director of Payroll Operations (Open to University Staff Only)
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $125K
💻 Finance
🗓️ July 25th, 2025
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- Oversee payroll operations at UNL and IANR ensuring compliance with Board of Regents, university policies, state, federal, and IRS laws.
- Establish payroll policies and procedures and provide direction for new initiatives and program changes.
- Manage and direct payroll operations staff.
- Participate in university-wide Human Resources initiatives and represent UNL on special projects and Big10 committees.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, HR management, business, or related field and seven years of relevant experience including supervisory roles.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, higher education payroll experience, and knowledge of SAP or related HR/Payroll systems.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
- Must have knowledge of payroll-related regulations, labor laws, and federal tax laws.
- Position requires a criminal history background check.
- Posted minimum salary is $125,000 per year.
Director of Payroll Operations (Open to University Staff Only) Full Description
Department | Payroll Services-0980
Requisition Number | S_250581
Posting Open Date | 07/24/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/07/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources this position oversees the payroll operations of UNL and IANR. Ensures compliance with Board of Regents, university policies/procedures and state, federal and IRS laws, rules and regulations. Focuses on strategic direction, policy issues, process/procedures and internal controls. Establish Payroll policies and procedures. Provide direction and support for new initiatives and program changes. Direct/manage staff on operations. Participate and support u-wide Human Resources initiatives. Represent UNL and Payroll on select UNL initiatives, special projects, on u-wide committees and Big10 committees.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, human resource management, business, or related field. Seven years of experience in payroll management, human resource management, finance, or accounting. Experience supervising or managing staff. Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal communication. Knowledge of regulations, policies, standards, labor laws and/or federal tax laws governing payroll processes.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in finance, accounting, human resource management, business, or related field. Payroll, or accounting, or human resource experience in higher education. Knowledge of SAP or related HR/Payroll systems. Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced work environment.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $125,000/yr minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Ben Lennander
ben@unl.edu
402-472-8611
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
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