UT Health San Antonio · 20 hours ago
Director, Payroll
UT Health San Antonio is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Director of Payroll. This role is responsible for managing the institution's payroll systems, ensuring compliance with various statutes, and maintaining payroll audit records.
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Responsibilities
Accountable for the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll transactions
Responsible for accurate reporting and transmitting of deductions and other payments to state & federal agencies and third party vendors
Ensures timely production of employees' payroll checks
Maintains payroll audit records
Develops and maintains Payroll policies and procedures to assure compliance with state, federal and Institutional policies/procedures
Develops and implements reporting procedures and internal controls, ensuring the accuracy of payroll-related data
Creates and implements innovative solutions to meet operational needs and to improve accuracy, timeliness and efficiencies in the payroll processes
Directs daily, monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll processes to ensure deadlines and goals are met
Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training employees; setting and adjusting pay rates and hours of work; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency, handling complaints/grievances and disciplining when necessary
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in successfully building teams, managing staff, and achieving work plan goals, priorities and deadlines
Strong leadership skills required, including the ability to navigate change management within an organization
Thorough knowledge of state and federal wage laws, state/local tax requirements, and reporting
Strong knowledge of accounting related to payroll processing; understanding the process from beginning to end
Advanced Excel skills, strong database knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong ability to multi-task
Ability to set standards, measure results and coach teams to high performance
Benefits
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
Company
UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is a medical center that provides research, education, physicians, patient care, and community services.
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