Job Title

Payroll Operations Manager

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public , University Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position will remain open until filled; for full consideration, please apply by posting end date.

This position requires a campus presence but hybrid work arrangements are available and can be discussed at time of offer.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20165181S

Job Description

This position processes payrolls in a timely, accurate and regulatory compliance manner and oversees the positions in the Payroll Office. Position furthers the departments strategic goals and serves as the main point of contact for the campus community and government and regulatory agencies as it relates to payroll matters. Position prepares both ad hoc financial reports and reconciliations and provides analyses. Position works closely with the Payroll Systems Manager and Payroll Director to conduct UAT testing before new functionality is implemented. Serves as a critical service role to the campus and Human Resources.

Duties include: Prepare all University payrolls accurately, timely and in compliance with all regulations and University policies and contracts. Stays abreast of regulatory changes to allow for continuous compliance and future planning related to local/state/federal laws and industry best practices. Deal with regulatory agencies in the form of communications and reporting. Provide oversight for processing of tax treaty benefits and issuance of 1042 forms to nonresident aliens. Primary campus contact for all payroll related matters. Prepares and delivers annual and other payroll communications to campus as needed. Supervise, train, and develop a team of payroll processors. Develop policies, procedures, and training materials for staff. Oversee reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. Ensure all tax returns are prepared accurately and paid and filed in a timely and compliant manner. Ensure all payrolls are accurately posted to the general ledger. Develops/prepares routine and ad hoc reports for financial or budgeting needs including accounting accruals, reconciliations, etc. Partners with the Director of Payroll and Payroll Systems Manager to ensure all new or changed functionality is fully tested and working as needed before moved to production. Payroll Manager is responsible for identifying and creating documentation outlining the required change. Payroll Manager will create documentation and communicate with campus on any changes as needed. This position supervises 5 full time payroll employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years payroll or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Department

Payroll

Pay Rate

THE POSTING CLOSE DATE FOR THIS POSITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED FOR THE POSITION, YOU WILL NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

This position falls in Pay Grade 20 with a salary range of $80,593 to $138,208. Salary offer will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s education, qualifications and experience.

Administrative employees enjoy a generous benefits package which includes paid time off (employees accrue 21 vacation days and 15 sick days per year, and can use 3 days of sick time as “personal time” after the first year, in addition to 11 observed holidays and a university closure between Christmas and New Years Day), comprehensive insurance options (including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, and prescription coverage), flexible spending accounts, several excellent retirement plan options with an up to 14% salary match by the university (employees are also exempted from contributing to Social Security), an up to 100% tuition waiver for employees, spouse/domestic partner and dependents (which applies to both undergraduate and graduate programs), a 12-week parental leave program (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of children), adoption reimbursement, access to counseling and mental health care, wellbeing incentive programs, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs and much more. Additional information is available at

Job Open Date

03/09/2023

Posting Close Date

04/27/2023

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Months

12 month

Planning Unit

Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

Standard working hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 EDT; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary.

In support of a healthy work life balance and in order to attract and retain a talented workforce, the University offers hybrid work arrangements (flexplace/on campus), depending on the requirements of the position.

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40+ hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Robert Payne (payner1@ohio.edu)

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Finance and Business-Payroll

Career Track & Level

M 3

Pay Grade

CA&P|20|