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Connecticut State Colleges & Universities · 2 days ago

Payroll Manager

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $106K/yr

6+ years exp

Connecticut State Colleges & Universities is dedicated to providing affordable and innovative educational programs. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the shared services payroll function, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while managing a payroll team.

CommunitiesEducationHigher EducationTraining

Responsibilities

Serves on the System Office HR Operations Leadership Team and assists in establishing and maintaining an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant shared services function. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the biweekly payroll in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, CSCU policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

Supervises Payroll staff members; assigns work and determines work schedules; manages personnel issues; identifies training needs and provides necessary training resources; and conducts annual performance evaluations

Responsible for providing and overseeing the delivery of exceptional customer service. Responds in a timely and professional manner to all escalated issues. Utilizes metrics and other analytical tools to identify root causes and implement corrections and solutions

Independently performs complex payroll functions including but not limited to the calculation and recovery of overpayments; accrual audits; deduction and withholding discrepancies; workers’ compensation and FMLA adjustments; and time and labor administration. Utilizes tools such as SharePoint, spreadsheets, macros, pivot tables, paycheck modelers, etc. to communicate status and resolutions effectively

Responsible for the oversight of CSCU payroll data in the state system. Identifies reporting needs; generates and analyzes queries to ensure data integrity; and oversees technical processes related to the biweekly payroll. Researches, troubleshoots and resolves data and system discrepancies which may require collaboration with stakeholders from CSCU, the Office of the State Comptroller, and other state agencies

Evaluates the training needs of end-users and develops payroll training for employees throughout the system. Oversees all aspects of payroll-delivered training, including implementation strategy, communication plan, and development of training documents and other resources. May collaborate with stakeholders from across the system on related training initiatives and programs

Engages in continuous professional development and stays abreast of changes to policies, procedures, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements to ensure timely and compliant payments to employees. Facilitates the professional growth of direct reports by ensuring they have the knowledge, tools and skills to successfully manage business process changes

Identifies opportunities for improvements within the Payroll unit and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement cross-functional solutions

Performs other related duties which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position

Qualification

Payroll operationsPeopleSoftSupervisory experienceAnalytical reportingCustomer serviceInformation technology literacyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Six (6) years of payroll and time and attendance experience, preferably at an educational institution

Two (2) years of direct supervisory experience, preferably in payroll

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in payroll operations

Familiarity with ERP/HRMS systems and other payroll software, preferably PeopleSoft

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work cooperatively with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels of a complex organization

Customer-focused and service-oriented disposition

Ability to prepare and interpret analytical reports using tools such as Microsoft Office suite and other PC-based reporting packages

Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students

Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills

Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)