Director of Payroll Services

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Position Information



Working Title Director of Payroll Services Department HR - Payroll & Tax Compensation Title Position Number tbd Position Status Regular Work Schedule
M-F
8:15-4:30 Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position
Directs all aspects of payroll operations including timely and accurate delivery of payroll processes and procedures.

Manages the payroll team including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance and providing opportunities for staff development and recognition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Resolve payroll processing issues and respond to employee questions regarding taxes, tuition waiver, taxes and updates to tax law, wage and hour laws.

• SAP processes management including:
  • overall system functionality
  • updates to tax tables
  • benefits testing
  • updates to system
  • time systems integration
    
    
• Oversee and reconcile the processes for tax returns, W2’s and 8233’s

• Plan testing strategies for payroll system modifications and new software/hardware installations including SAP processes, updates to tables, taxes, changes to configuration regarding payroll, benefits testing, updates to system, time systems
  
  
• Enhance payroll processing guidelines and create audits that will ensure university disbursements are appropriate
  
  
• Communicate payroll department procedures and policy updates to payroll staff and serve as a liaison to the university community.
  
  
• Provide direct supervision to payroll staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related payroll experience required.

Ideal candidate is a proactive self starter with great attention to detail.

Experience with SAP and higher education preferred.

Management experience preferred.

Flexible work schedule but requires an on campus presence Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience 5 years Salary tbd Pay Grade S75

Posting Detail Information



Requisition Number 2022S1613 Job Open Date 05/04/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/11807 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

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1. * Why are you interested in this position?
   
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2. * What are your salary requirements?
   
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References

Optional Documents