Director of Payroll

Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Director of PayrollWork Location Springfield CampusDepartment Financial ServicesHR Home Department 050100 FINANCIAL SERVICESPay Grade 47Proposed Salary $75,146-$100,000/annualPosition only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.Appointment Type Full Time RegularExempt/Non-Exempt ExemptGeneral FunctionThe Director of Payroll is responsible for the production and timely delivery of three payrolls (monthly salaried, monthly hourly, and semi-monthly). The Director of Payroll uses an understanding of the University’s internal payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, such as the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) rules and regulations and the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ). The Director of Payroll assures proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings, such as taxes, deductions for benefits, charitable contributions, retirement contributions, other savings, etc. The Director of Payroll works closely with the Office of Human Resources, Student Employment, Computer Services, and other University departments as well as the state payroll and retirement offices, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and others receiving the proceeds from payroll deductions.Description Of Primary DutiesThe Director of Payroll is responsible for the production and timely delivery of three payrolls (monthly salaried, monthly hourly, and semi-monthly). The Director of Payroll uses an understanding of the University’s internal payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, such as the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) rules and regulations and the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ). The Director of Payroll assures proper tax treatment, accounting, and disposition of withholdings, such as taxes, deductions for benefits, charitable contributions, retirement contributions, other savings, etc. The Director of Payroll works closely with the Office of Human Resources, Student Employment, Computer Services, and other University departments as well as the state payroll and retirement offices, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, and others receiving the proceeds from payroll deductions.Minimum Acceptable QualificationsEducation: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in a business-related field and/or twenty hours of coursework in Accounting is preferred.Experience: At least five years of payroll experience with internal and external systems is required. At least two years of supervisory experience is required. Payroll management for an employer with at least 500 employees is preferred.Skills: Knowledge of accounting principles, payroll methods, and extensive knowledge of Department of Labor regulations, federal and state tax regulations, and international tax requirements is required. Skill in understanding and using in-house payroll processing systems is required. Proficiency with Excel and/or other spreadsheet and database applications is required. A record of inclusive conduct and evidence of multicultural skills in the workplace is preferred.Additional QualificationsLink to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/4445.htmOpen Date 09/06/2024Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)Special Instructions to ApplicantsThe first date of consideration is September 27, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire.EO/AA and Diversity StatementNon-Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu (417)836-4252 or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu , (417)836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check StatementEmployment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting DetailPosting Number 20240223FTSQuicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77130