The Director of Payroll Services oversees the daily operations of the Payroll Services Department. Responsible for payroll reporting, including taxes, journal entries, and disbursement of payroll-related deductions, as well as projects as they arise; works with AP, Accounting, HR, and other departments to maintain financial records. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the department with the strategic goals of the university. • Participate with payroll staff in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. • Oversee and review the accuracy of all payrolls, along with tax reporting and processing, including but not limited to: 941 and W-2s. • Responsible for reconciling liability accounts. • Complete payments to vendors. • Prepare year-end financial entries and assists with any financial reporting for the payroll process. • Assists IT and HR with development of reports to help with analysis of data in collaboration with IT analysts. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to maintain knowledge of all state and federal laws related to payroll issues. • Ability to maintain knowledge of IRS regulations. • Ability to effectively coordinate and use complex automated payroll/personnel systems. • Awareness of FLSA requirements, rules and regulations. • -Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and associated software (Excel, Microsoft Office) and 10-key calculator. • Ability to perform complex payroll calculations accurately. • Ability to communicate effectively by expressing ideas clearly and concisely. • Ability to maintain confidentiality. • Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public. • Ability to supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner. • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports. Required Minimum Qualifications • B.S. Degree in Accounting or a related field. • Minimum of five (5) years of previous experience in payroll administration. • A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. • Previous experience balancing and preparing W-2’s, quarterly tax reporting, and year-end processing. • A background and credit check will be required of the successful applicant. Preferred: CPP and experience with Oracle Cloud-based system. Physical Requirements • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.