Payroll Operations Manager

Payroll Operations Manager Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.

Job Code 18321Y Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req5929 Unit University Controller MBU Department Department Website Link Location VCU Address 600 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities

VCU's Payroll Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Operations Manager to join our team!

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/.

Position Summary:

The duties of the Payroll Operations Manager include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs maintenance and revision of all Payroll related functions of the Banner system.

• Manages computer system issues related to Payroll processing, including training, reporting, problem solving and enhancement proposals.

• Ensures the integrity of data in the University's computer systems, including Human Resources and Payroll systems.

• Ensures institutional compliance with Federal, State and University policies, guidelines and procedures relative to Payroll.

• Provides leadership to the Payroll Operational staff (3 Payroll Specialists) and assist in directing payroll operations in the absence of the Director.

• Ensures that all payrolls are processed accurately and timely and in accordance with all Federal and State laws.

• Coordinates daily processes.

• Provides examples of best business practices as needed.

• This is a hybrid position that requires the incumbent to work in the office at least 2 days per week, with the possibility of additional on-site days as needed.

• On-site training is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree with major emphasis in accounting or business administration or equivalent experience in higher education, payroll operations and payroll administration.

• Strong technical and functional knowledge of HR/Payroll systems.

• Experience with higher education payroll and/or VRS reportable payroll.

• Extensive experience with operational aspects of automated payroll processing systems.

• Significant knowledge of governmental accounting, generally accepted payroll practices, generally accepted auditing standards, and tax law.

• Significant knowledge of payroll operations in an automated environment and ability to transfer those skills to staff.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively provide supervision and leadership to staff regarding operations and meeting critical deadlines.

• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with employees of various levels within the University.

• Ability to use office automation, word processing, etc., software.

• Strong mathematical/accounting skills.

• Ability to provide quality customer service in a professional manner.

• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Reconciliation knowledge preferred.

FLSA University Employee Job FTE 100 Exemption Status Exempt Restricted Position E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible Yes Salary Range $78,000-$82,000 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 7/25/2024 Contact Information for Candidates

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