Assistant Manager, Payroll Office

University Of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for an Assistant Manager, Payroll Office, based in Kingston. The role oversees payroll data flow, ensures accuracy and compliance with URIs policies for student, temporary, and state payroll.

Initial in-person assignment for 6 months with potential for hybrid work after establishment; salary range $75,000–$85,000. URI offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute to payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with university payroll operations preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal payroll regulations is a plus.
• Strong data accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise flow of internal and state payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist processing payroll adjustments for accuracy and timeliness per policies.
• Assist with exceptions and reconciling items; audit contract and hourly payments.
• Support PeopleSoft payroll, participate in testing for upgrades and new functionality.
• Assist with processing State payroll as needed.

Skills

Payroll data management

Policy compliance

Supervisory skills

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Assistant Manager, Payroll Office

Posting Number: SF02228

Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10

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

Department: Payroll Office

Campus Location: Kingston

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.

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.

Position Summary

The position will be in-person for 6 months with possibility for hybrid once established.

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.

Posting Date: 10/05/2026