Payroll Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $105K - $125K

💻 Finance

🗓️ June 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring a Payroll Manager. The role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax laws for all 50 states and Guam, and overseeing an $800 million annual payroll. The Payroll Manager will lead the configuration and optimization of the Workday payroll system for a seamless transition by 2026, and also be responsible for mentoring and leading the payroll team.

Highlights

Oversee payroll operations and compliance across multiple states.
Manage an $800 million annual payroll and issue over 20,000 W-2 forms.
Configure and optimize the Workday payroll system.
Require a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
Need 7 years of progressive payroll experience and 5 years in team leadership.
Proficiency in payroll tax laws and payroll systems.
Experience in Workday payroll systems and familiarity with ADP Tax.
Salary range: $105,000-$125,000.
Preferred certifications: CPP or CPA.
Work collaboratively across HR, Finance, and IT departments.