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Lesley University · 4 hours ago

Payroll Manager

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

Lesley University is a highly regarded institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for its graduate and undergraduate programs. The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with various departments to improve processes and support the university's mission.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversees the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of all university payrolls for faculty, staff, and student employees using Workday and Colleague

Manages end-to-end payroll operations - including preparation, auditing, reconciliation, taxes, and reporting - while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations

Configures and maintains Workday payroll modules

Troubleshoots system and processing issues

Supports upgrades and testing

Partners with HR, Finance, IT, and Financial Aid to streamline processes and monitor Federal Work Study activity

Managing multi-state tax filings and compliance

Maintaining SOPs and payroll calendars

Conducting regular audits and internal controls

Reconciling benefit deductions and GL impacts

Overseeing W-2 and tax reporting

Addressing out-of-state employment considerations

Providing excellent customer service for payroll inquiries

Serves as a payroll SME for system enhancements

Contributes to continuous improvement efforts that support the University’s mission

Qualification

Workday Payroll modulePayroll ERP systemPayroll complianceAdvanced ExcelAccounting principlesHigher education experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Five to seven+ years of progressive, hands-on payroll experience

Strong knowledge of payroll and accounting principles, payroll methodologies, Department of Labor regulations, and federal and state tax requirements

Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy

Demonstrated success utilizing a payroll ERP system in a prior payroll-focused role

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the university and with external partners

Experience with Workday, specifically the Workday Payroll module

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred

Prior experience in a higher education environment

Benefits

Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance

Significant paid time off

A generous retirement plan

Tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills

Company

Lesley University

Offers undergraduate and advanced degree programs in education, counseling, environmental studies and the arts in Boston

Founded in 1909

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.lesley.edu/

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