Associate Director, Payroll

At the M4 level, the Associate Director, Payroll is responsible for overseeing all aspects of timekeeping and payroll processing functions within the HR Division of Purdue University.  Payroll Services provides timekeeping, payroll processing and accounting and employment verification to the entire Purdue University system.  Recommend, implement, monitor and manage payroll policies, procedures and internal controls for the University ensuring compliance is maintained.  Maintain integrity of the payroll and supporting ledgers.  Utilize and leverage technology and other university departments to streamline processes while maintaining the integrity of the payroll processes and related financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Payroll Services department staff, including offering guidance and direction to staff on complex process, accounting, reporting, and policy issues.  Functional areas within Payroll Services include:  timekeeping, payroll processing and accounting, employment verification and payroll operational support.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure pay and timekeeping practices are compliant with all local, state and federal guidelines.  Monitor and stay current with payroll and timekeeping laws and regulations to ensure processes remain compliant.  Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and serve as first point of contact for time administrators and payroll administrators.  Provide training, evaluation and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as, but not limited to, business offices, regional campuses, benefits and IT to produce accurate payrolls and provide necessary support services to university customers.  Assure excellent customer service to individual employees and other constituents of the University, serving as a point of contact for escalated payroll inquiries.

• Typically requires a BA/BS degree in Accounting, Management, Human Resources, Taxation or a related area
• Six or more years of experience in office administration, payroll, tax or human resources
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of required education and related work experience
• Knowledge of payroll processes from appointment, time and effort, calculation, disbursement, garnishment, overpayment and accounting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and timely communicate, verbally and in writing, with courtesy, sensitivity and respect as appropriate for the needs of different people and different situations
• Demonstrated active listening, conflict management and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization and perceive organizational and political realities and act accordingly
• Demonstrated customer service focus, including recognition or importance to position, ability to maintain poise and resilience, and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to position the University for future success by identifying new opportunities through building the organization, developing or improving processes, and taking calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives
• Demonstrated self-starter (proactive) attitude, openness to change and new information, ability to adampt rapidly to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles, and ability to inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride and trust while leveraging diversity
• Demonstrated accountability, problem solving, decisiveness, influencing, negotiation, vision, and strategic thinking
• Demonstrated success in a multi-task and multi-deadline environment
• Demonstrated ability to persuade others, build consensus through give and take, and gain cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals - working toward win-win solutions.  Demonstrated ability to take a long-term view and build a shared vision with others, act as a catalyst for organizational changes, and influence others to translate vision into action, which is consistent with the long-term business and competitive interests of the University
• Demonstrated responsibility for actions, work and behavior, including ability to set realistic expectations and keep commitments
• Demonstrated commitment to professional standards and ethics in any situation
• Demonstrated behavior in an honest, fair and ethicall manner, showing consistency in words and actions
• Demonstrated reliability and honesty in establishing relationships

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Management or a related area
• Work experience in higher education or an equivalently complex organization

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

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