"Payroll Manager"

Function of Position:

Reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Manager is responsible for planning, developing and directing the payroll and all payroll related functions. They will provide leadership in the design and selection of new programs and will direct the processes and practices specifically related to employee compensation and timely and accurate reporting as required for compliance by state and federal laws and regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains payroll information directing the collection, calculation and entering of data to the payroll records.
• Oversees payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, benefits, and any other payroll-related data.
• Responsible for reviewing payroll liabilities and reconciling monthly including payment of all taxes to the appropriate parties on a timely basis.
• Supervises payroll specialist and payroll assistant.
• Assist the Controller as needed in the closing of the general ledger for each monthly payroll period. Analyze actual compensation expenditures versus budget and report findings in a monthly operations analysis to controller.
• In conjunction with of the Office of Human Resources and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, assist with employee benefits including:
  1. Review of University's mandatory and voluntary benefit programs
  2. Participation in the Employee Benefits Committee
  3. Oversight of payroll related issues of FMLA
• Responsible for University compliance to government mandates, state, federal and international (Ohio New Hire Reporting, I-9, School District Tax, Employment Verifications, etc.)
• Work closely with the Controller on the annual 990 reporting of compensation sections.
• In conjunction with the Office of Human Resources, assist in compliance with any healthcare offerings of the University.
  1. Assist in the calculation of all taxes and penalties associated with healthcare offerings.
• Ensure accuracy of data flowing to the ledger for analysis of salary variances vs. budget
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational offerings, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional development groups.
• Responsible for annual preparation, distribution, and filing of W2 and 1042 forms.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, preferably with an Accounting or Finance concentration or equivalent experience is required. Necessary skills include written and verbal communication skills, good analytical skills, prior in-depth experience in planning/budgeting development, efficiency skills in Microsoft Office, and an understanding of fiscal responsibility. Appreciation for an academic setting is critical. Experience with Ellucian Colleague is a plus. Must have a minimum of 5 years payroll and supervisory experience.