Payroll Manager - Penn State University : Job Details

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of the Corporate Controller is part of the Finance and Business team and has a vision to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who efficiently provide exceptional service in support of Penn State's teaching, research and public service missions. Our values model those of Penn State's and we firmly believe in the value of Respect, which encourages us to respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. As an incoming team member in the Office of the Corporate Controller, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee the administration of payroll services for faculty, staff, and student employees. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and providing leadership to the payroll team. The Payroll Manager will work closely with the Director of Payroll Services, HR and Finance departments to ensure timely and accurate compensation for all employees.

As the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

* Manage the end-to end payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, overtime, tax withholdings, and deductions for benefits and retirement

* Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including IRS regulations and labor laws

* Oversee W-2 generation, and other payroll related forms and documentation

* Generate and provide payroll reports for internal auditors and financial reviews

* Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring accurate setup of payroll related data

* Identify and implement system upgrades or process improvements in collaboration with system IT and other university central units

This position also provides exceptional customer service through telephone calls, electronic and in-person communications to address and resolve payroll issues, and sensitive and complex questions.

This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires experience in payroll and a proficient knowledge of Payroll practices, federal, state and local taxes, to include multi-state payroll taxation and gross to net calculations. Proficiency with payroll software (e.g. Workday) is preferred.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work depending on the time of year and for the budget cycle at least two days per week on site. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$86,300.00 - $129,500.00

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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