Payroll Manager - Baltimore, United States - Haverford College

Description

Job Title

Payroll Manager

Job Description Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (at least 37.5 hours per week) benefits-eligible Payroll Manager opportunity. Job Description

Haverford Offers Great Benefits :

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.

Please visit the Benefits page (

) for more information.

Work Location :
This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College's Work Location Policy.
Job Summary
The Payroll Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of exempt monthly and non-exempt bi-weekly payrolls.

This individual is the primary liaison with ADP and various state and local agencies, and works closely with the Human Resources Office (HR) and Instructional & Information Technology Services (IITS), as needed.

The Manager also is responsible for researching general ledger entries and providing assistance related to the appropriate general ledger accounts.

Primary Responsibilities
Supervise the Payroll Accountant
Process monthly and bi-weekly payrolls, which includes validating payroll data, reviewing payroll reports, and distributing payroll checks
Work closely with various campus offices, especially HR, IITS, and the Provost Offices
Ensure compliance with applicable payroll policies, procedures, tax laws, and regulations
Maintain payroll information and directs the collection, calculation, and entry of data
Determine payroll liabilities by reviewing the calculation of federal, state, and local taxes
Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new tax laws
Maximize the use of technology, making recommendations for improvements in the payroll processes
Review and updates related internal controls and troubleshoots payroll system issues when necessary
Lead the payroll system testing for Workday; understands and utilize the payroll system to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness
Prepare reports, analyses, and correspondence
Partner with ADP for tax balancing and reporting
Conduct quarterly balancing and year-end reporting for W2's
Perform other duties as assigned

Line of Report :
The Payroll Manager reports to the Assistant Vice President, Controller, and Associate Treasurer and oversees the Payroll

Accountant.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Seven (7) years of experience in payroll with at least four (4) years spent in higher education
Professional Competencies
Have integrity and sound judgment
Ability to effectively and professionally work with staff, students, and all levels of administration
Ability to maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information
Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in planning and implementing work tasks
Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize, reconcile discrepancies to ensure accuracy, and adapt to changes in priorities and assignments
Client service focus and mindset
Ability to solve problems proactively, creatively, and innovatively
Knowledge of and experience with Payroll software systems
Demonstrated knowledge of payroll taxes, laws, and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and financial accounting processes and systems
Resourceful and flexible in using available resources and technology efficiently
Ability to adapt to technological change
Effective written, verbal, communication, presentation, and organizational skill
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, or management
Experience with Workday system for Human Resources and Payroll
Knowledge of payroll tax at the federal and state levels
Business savvy and superior negotiating skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically advanced Excel

To Apply :
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is

May 15, Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email

with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.
Haverford College is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative

Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.

About Us

Haverford College offers one of the finest undergraduate educations in the world.

Our 1,318 students enjoy the many benefits of living and learning in a diverse community made up of students from nearly every state and more than 35 foreign countries, where 37% identify as people of color, and 25% speak a language other than English at home.

Rooted in our Quaker heritage, the Haverford community centers on upholding the value of every individual.

Haverford provides a rigorous and intensely personal liberal arts education inspired by intellectual depth, collaboration, and commitment to ethical leadership.

There is no place where students are more trusted, have more opportunity to shape their own path, or have a more profound impact on the overall community experience.

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