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Siena University · 1 day ago

Director of Payroll

Loudonville, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Siena University is a vibrant learning community dedicated to providing a superior liberal arts education. They are seeking a Director of Payroll who will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the payroll function to ensure accurate and compliant processing of employee compensation.

ArtEducationHigher Education

Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

Suzanne Garvey-Dieter

Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the University's payroll function to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all employee compensation

Developing and implementing payroll policies, procedures, and systems

Driving process improvements, leveraging technology for efficiency, and ensuring a high level of confidentiality and compliance in all payroll activities

Serving as a key liaison on payroll-related matters, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws

Partnering with HR, Finance, and other University departments to deliver exceptional service and maintain data integrity

Overseeing the daily operations of the Payroll Office including the supervision of the Assistant Director of Payroll

Qualification

Payroll processingHRIS/payroll platformsFederal/state/local lawsData analysisExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsProcess improvement mindsetLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in a payroll processing function

Bachelors' Degree or commensurate experience

Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local wage/hour laws, tax regulations, garnishment rules, and reporting requirements

Expertise in HRIS/payroll platforms

Experience analyzing payroll data for trends, errors, and compliance risks

Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

Demonstrated leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills and a process improvement mindset

Company

Siena University

Siena University is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic college.

Founded in 1937

Lyndonville, New York, USA

201-500 employees