Payroll Manager

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

Massachusetts Bay Community College - Wellesley, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Wellesley, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager at Massachusetts Bay Community College is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate processing of payroll for full-time and part-time employees, and managing timekeeping systems. This role involves collaboration with the Payroll Director and requires a commitment to equity and inclusion within a diverse educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare a bi-weekly payroll balance for review and approval.
• Monitor entries to correct prior pay period discrepancies and prepare pay period reconciliation.
• Assist with processing payments for adjunct professors and hourly paid instructors based on contract rates.
• Help prepare bi-weekly payroll payment input schedule and organize supporting paperwork for audits.
• Serve on the SSTA implementation team and ensure proper procedures are in place for a successful transition.
• Delegate payroll accounts and data set-ups to HR/CMS, PeopleSoft, and State Financial systems.
• Assist Payroll Director with cash funding analysis and system changes.
• Prepare biweekly payroll entry upload of payment charges for input into the school's ledger system.
• Oversee and delegate miscellaneous input to Payroll Accountants, including compensation requests and deductions.
• Research errors and discrepancies and communicate findings to the Payroll Director.
• Provide training on the SSTA system to employees and managers.
• Respond to questions and requests from staff and faculty regarding payroll matters.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of payroll reports and submit to the finance office.
• Assist with unemployment inquiries and retirement distributions.
• Serve as primary backup and support for the Payroll Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in payroll, finance, or business management.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll laws.
• Extensive working knowledge of computer applications for maintaining records and generating reports.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to follow through on projects.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.
• Great communication and writing skills.
• State Payroll experience.
• Union experience.
• Experience in supervising payroll staff.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement