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Stevenson University is hiring a Director, Payroll Services. The Director leads and manages all university payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payrolls for faculty, staff, and students while maintaining compliance with regulations and coordinating with HR, Finance, and external partners.

Highlights

Provide leadership and oversight of bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing.
Supervise payroll staff and ensure proper training and development.
Maintain internal controls and ensure federal, state, and institutional compliance.
Manage payroll reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory filings including tax returns and W-2 distribution.
Review payroll transactions, timecards, tax withholdings, and compensation changes for accuracy.
Coordinate closely with Human Resources, Finance, Controller's Office, and external vendors.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field with 3+ years payroll experience, preferably in higher education or large organizations.
Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, IRS regulations, FLSA, and higher education compliance standards.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Exempt full-time position, anticipated salary range $75,000-$95,000, benefits available.

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Director, Payroll Services

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Position Description

Posting Number | 201201515P
Position Title | Director, Payroll Services
Department | Business Office
Position Summary | The Director of Payroll Services provides leadership, oversight, and administration of all university payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for faculty, staff, and student employees. This role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, managing payroll reporting and tax filings, and coordinating closely with Human Resources, Finance, and external partners.

The Director oversees payroll processes, supervises payroll staff, reviews payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance, and manages payroll reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory filings. The position also serves as the primary resource for payroll policy interpretation, employee payroll inquiries, and audit support.

The target hire date for this position is mid-June.
Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, with 3+ years of experience in payroll, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferably in higher education or a large organization.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability | Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, IRS regulations, FLSA, reporting requirements, and compliance standards specific to higher education High level of attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Physical Requirements | Light work: Lifting up to 20 pounds. Occasionally stooping, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, keyboarding, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Close visual contact. Subject to indoor environmental conditions. Will be required to perform overtime work on a periodic basis.
Essential Functions | Payroll Operations Leadership and Management Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for payroll operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all university payrolls in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. Supervise and mentor payroll staff, ensuring appropriate training, cross-training, and professional development to maintain continuity of payroll operations. Work collaboratively with the Controller’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative departments to coordinate payroll activities and resolve complex payroll issues. Oversee and manage the processing of all bi-weekly and monthly payrolls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely payment to employees. Review and approve payroll timecards, including exempt employee submissions, ensuring proper authorization, completeness, and compliance with institutional policies. Oversee the entry and validation of manual timecards and payroll adjustments. Review and validate employee tax withholding information, direct deposit data, and payroll setup for new hires and employee changes. Review and approve payroll adjustments related to employee benefits as provided by Human Resources. Review retirement contribution changes and ensure accurate payroll implementation based on HR reporting. Review and verify all salary changes and compensation adjustments for accuracy against supporting documentation and payroll calculation registers. Review payroll calculations and verify final payroll totals prior to payroll confirmation

Payroll Controls, Compliance, and ReportingMaintain and enforce payroll internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional payroll regulations. Prepare, review, and retain payroll reports for each pay cycle and ensure proper documentation and electronic filing within payroll record systems. Maintain payroll documentation and ensure appropriate record retention and accessibility for audit purposes. Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for internal and external audits, including the annual workers’ compensation audit. Monitor and respond to payroll-related tax notices and regulatory correspondence.

Tax Reporting and Reconciliation
Oversee the preparation of payroll tax reporting and filings, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all quarterly and annual federal, state, and local payroll tax returns. Prepare and maintain detailed payroll tax reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for each reporting period and provide this information to the Controller’s Office to support reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities and payments to the general ledger. Coordinate year-end payroll reporting activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution, and work with third-party vendors as necessary. Provide required payroll reports and supporting documentation to assist the Controller in completing year-end payroll reconciliations. Maintain payroll tax reports, reconciliation schedules, and supporting payroll system documentation to assist the Controller in performing periodic reconciliations between payroll system records, tax filings, and the University’s financial records.

Reports To | Controller
Quick Link for Posting | https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11022

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Describe the size and complexity of the payroll operations you have led (number of employees, payroll frequency, multi-state considerations).
(Open Ended Question)
Describe your approach to establishing and maintaining strong internal controls in payroll. Tell us about a time you identified and corrected a control weakness. What was the outcome?
(Open Ended Question)
How do you partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing? Describe a time you had to communicate a complex payroll issue to non-financial leadership.
(Open Ended Question)

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Letters of Recommendation 1
Letters of Recommendation 2
Letters of Recommendation 3

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