Location: Madison,NJ, USA
Job Title: Payroll Operations Manager
Job Location: On-site- Madison, NJ- 5 days a week
Join Our Team!
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Do you thrive in a dynamic university environment and enjoy the challenge of building something from the ground up? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
Our Human Resources team supports a vibrant and diverse campus community. Our community values mentoring, thoughtful engagement, and lifelong personal and professional growth, and we're looking for a Payroll Operations Manager who shares our dedication to these principles.
Position Overview:
As the Payroll Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our payroll processes and ensuring timely and accurate payrolls. But thats not allyou will also have the unique opportunity to lead the implementation of a new ERP payroll solution, helping us build a first-class payroll operation from the ground up.
Position Summary:
The Payroll Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and maintaining the integrity of HRIS systems for the university. This role requires strong attention to detail, a deep understanding of payroll processes and regulations, and effective communication skills to ensure seamless payroll operations and compliance with all legal requirements. The Payroll Operations Manager will also play a key role in fostering positive relationships, implementing policies, and driving process improvements across the university.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and process accurate, timely, and compliant payrolls on a bi-weekly basis.
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of all payroll-related functions in the Banner system.
Manage payroll-related computer system issues, including training, reporting, problem-solving, and proposing enhancements.
Ensure the integrity of data within the university's HR and payroll systems.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university payroll policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Process, pay, and reconcile employee optional benefits such as retirement, health savings accounts, and other benefits.
Prepare and submit required federal and state reports.
Manage garnishments, including processing payments after payrolls are completed.
Establish controls, monitor results, and collaborate with University Technology to modify programming, processes, and reporting in compliance with federal and state laws.
Ensure timely completion of all payroll tax reporting requirements and issuance of W-2s and W-2Cs. Respond to audit requests as needed.
Provide best practices guidance as required.
Work in collaboration with Finance or the university controller to provide payroll reports.
Act as department liaison; communicate payroll policies and procedures to university departments.
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