Payroll Manager

Available Title(s):

1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager, 1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title:

Payroll Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Fiscal Manager, under the direction of the Director of Payroll, will lead the Payroll Services department. The incumbent will develop, test and implement policy and system changes while ensuring data integrity. The incumbent will prepare strategic plan initiatives and interpret state and federal regulations. This position will serve as the primary point of operational and administrative contact of internal and external constituencies in regard to payroll checks, compliance, communications, overpayments and reports. The incumbent will participate in the development and implementation of data processing systems as they relate to the payroll and controller’s office operation. The incumbent will serve as an expert resource on matters of payroll. 

Typical duties include processing payroll checks, working with employees on overpayments in accordance with the OFM policies, WAC’s and BPPM’s as well as supervising the work of others who perform these duties. Ensure Workday process are correctly functioning. The incumbent will maintain University BPPM’s.

Once training is complete this position may offer a hybrid schedule of up to two days per week remote as business needs dictate.

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Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Ability to work occasional extended work hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial report preparation. 

• Experience with payroll taxes and non-resident alien taxation. 

• Experience with fund accounting. 

• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). 

• Familiarity with WSU’s on-line systems.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Business Services/Controller

Department Name:

Payroll Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://payroll.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$4,942.10 - $7,567.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .