Assistant Manager, Payroll Office

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI seeks an Assistant Manager, Payroll Office to supervise daily payroll operations, ensure accurate processing of internal and state payroll, and support system upgrades. Hybrid work may be possible after an initial in-person period.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in payroll or accounting, with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Salary range $75,000–$85,000 with customary benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in an accounting, human resources or payroll office.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll and payroll processing.
• Demonstrated computer skills (spreadsheets, database management, query, word processing).
• Demonstrated analytical and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player; balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret institutional policies and communicate interpretations to others.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the payroll office, including internal and state payroll, distribution and adjustments.
• Process payroll adjustments and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Audit contracts and hourly payments; handle exceptions and reconciling items.
• Provide support for PeopleSoft internal payroll application; test upgrades and new functionality.
• Assist with state payroll as needed.
• Stay current with legislative changes in DOL, INS and IRS rules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & interpersonal communication

Written communication

Independent work / team player

Multitasking / prioritization

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle ERP systems

Excel

Database management

Query

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

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(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SF02228

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Manager, Payroll Office

Position Number

Position Number 108812

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Union

Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Range Hiring Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department

Department Payroll Office

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by
10/17/2026. Applications received after 10/17/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI : The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE IN- PERSON FOR 6- MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY FOR HYBRID ONCE ESTABLISHED .
POSITION SUMMARY :
Supervise the daily operations and functions of a payroll office including, but not limited to, internal payroll, and/or state payroll, payroll distribution and payroll adjustments.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervise the overall flow of internal data (student and temporary employees) and state payroll data through the University’s internal and state payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.

Assist in the processing of payroll adjustments through the University’s internal payroll system to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established University, State and Federal policies and procedures.

Assist with the processing for exceptions and reconciling items such as, rejected or suspense items and procedures relating to return checks and corrections to previously posted items. Audit contract and hourly payments.

Provide support to ensure PeopleSoft internal payroll application is working effectively, participate as functional user in testing for upgrades, updates, and implementation of new functionality.

Assist with the processing of State payroll when needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Keep abreast of legislative changes in Department of Labor, INS , and IRS rules.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :

Personal computers and printers; query, and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED :1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum two years professional experience in an accounting, human resources or payroll office.
3. Demonstrated experience in payroll and payroll processing.
4. Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, database management, query, and word processing).
5. Demonstrated analytical skills.
6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player.
9. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities.
10.Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others.
11.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED :1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience with Foreign Tax Compliance reporting.
3. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
4. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft or Oracle ERP systems.
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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/05/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 ( PDF ) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

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• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
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• * Do you have minimum two years professional experience in an accounting, human resources or payroll office?
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• * Do you have demonstrated experience in payroll and payroll processing?
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• * Do you have demonstrated computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, database management, query, and word processing)?
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• * Do you have demonstrated analytical skills?
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• * Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills?
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• * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
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• * Do you have demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player?
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• * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
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