Senior Manager Payroll

Iowa State University - Kent, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Kent, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Manager Payroll position at Iowa State University is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all payroll activities for the university's multi-state payroll operations. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with payroll laws, and effective management of payroll staff. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various departments and external groups to enhance payroll functions and maintain high standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all payroll activities involved in processing the University's multi-state payroll.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll payments are made.
• Develop and maintain checks and balances and segregation of duties within payroll processes.
• Manage payroll staff by providing training, education, and career development opportunities.
• Maintain a high level understanding of domestic and international payroll laws, wage levy, and garnishment regulations.
• Collaborate with internal tax professionals for accurate state and federal tax withholding and payroll tax returns preparation.
• Build strong relationships with university departments and external peer groups.
• Oversee the payroll function within the Workday platform, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience.
• Payroll experience in a mid-high volume multi-state environment.
• 2+ years previous supervisory experience.
• Certified Payroll Practitioner (CPP) preferred.
• Experience and training in payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Kronos, or UltiPro.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Payroll experience in a complex university organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.
• WorkFlex options for flexibility in work arrangements.