Payroll Manager

Elmhurst University

United States, Illinois, Elmhurst

190 South Prospect Avenue (Show on map)

Dec 12, 2024

Posting Text

Posting Number	S00604P
Position Status	Exempt
Reporting Relationship(s)	Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance
Supervisory Relationships	Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance. The Payroll Processor will report to the Payroll Manager
Job Summary	The Payroll Manager manages the University's payroll process and is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the student, hourly, and monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Proactively ensures a thorough knowledge and understanding of changes to policies and state and federal laws impacting payroll and makes recommendations to improve payroll processes and functions. Maintains confidentiality.
Salary Range	$70,000 - $85,000, depending on experience and training/certification
Essential Functions	Compiles payroll data to maintain payroll records. Reviews the accuracy of calculations and provides high customer service. Ensure timely and accurate processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, benefit adjustments, and terminations for student, hourly, and monthly payrolls. Responsible for distribution and accounting for all payroll checks. Prepares authorizations for transfer of funds and tax deposits to cover payrolls. Deal directly with banks on routine payroll-related matters. Monthly reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts, including all benefits. Monitor tuition remission taxable income and assist employees. Reviews calculations for Group Term Life, Social Security and retirement maximums, and other deductions. Prepares and file quarterly 941 reports to the Internal Revenue Service, quarterly reports to multiple state jurisdictions, and quarterly wage report to the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security. Responsible for the preparation and distribution of the W-2 annually. Responsible for Workers' Compensation Audit. Prepares schedules and documentation for the 403 B audit and 990 Federal Income Tax Return Schedules and supervises the daily activities of the Payroll Processor.
Other Duties and Responsibilities	Performs other duties as needed and assigned. Responsibilities, activities and duties are subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications	1 year of Ellucian Colleague software payroll experience or 3 years of payroll experience (without Colleague). Solid understanding of Payroll fundamentals and best practices. Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail. Very good knowledge of regulations related to Payroll. High level of integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements	Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours	Occasional evening and weekend obligations.
Posting Date	12/11/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends a liberal arts education and professional preparation to help students acquire knowledge and skills for enduring success. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study; more than 20 master's, doctoral and certificate programs in flexible formats; and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. The campus is a 48-acre oasis: a nationally recognized arboretum nestled in a vibrant suburb that is located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and is easily accessible via Metra rail and other public transportation. Elmhurst's diverse student population, alumni base, and faculty and staff form a caring community that enables students to excel academically and in careers through supportive experiences. With an enrollment of more than 3,400 students, we boast a student-faculty ratio of just 13:1. Our alumni community of more than 40,000 is filled with passionate "Bluejay backers" who take pride in the institution and wish to see it thrive. Inspired by the University's mission to make meaningful contributions to their local and larger communities, our students, faculty and staff thrive as adaptive leaders. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.