Executive Payroll & Student Employment Director

University of New Haven; Allingtown (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Programs

Wellness & Fitness Programs

Tuition assistance for employees

Tuition exchange opportunities

Employee discounts

Generous PTO and parental leave

Job summary

The University of New Haven is seeking a Director of Payroll and Student Employment to oversee payroll and student employment functions. You will manage weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and union agreements, using Ellucian Banner and time-tracking systems.

You will also provide strategic leadership for Payroll operations, support the SEO, and supervise staff while maintaining internal controls and payroll calendars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related field; 8+ years in senior payroll management.
• Five years of supervisory experience, preferably in payroll.
• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processes and internal control concepts.
• Solid knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll regulations and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction of payroll activities and supervise administrative staff.
• Oversee the Student Employment Office (SEO) and staff supervision.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of payroll and SEO policies and procedures.
• Lead payroll operations strategically and monitor efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure in-house processing of weekly and semi-monthly payrolls via Banner and time systems.
• Prepare federal and multi-state payroll tax reports and year-end returns.
• Advise departments on payroll and taxation issues and coordinate with the Business Office.
• Collaborate with IT/HR on payroll system changes and maintenance.
• Support audits and maintain payroll calendar; manage W-2 processing and tax updates.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR or related field

MBA (preferred)

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

Ellucian Banner HR/Payroll

TimeClock Plus

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of New Haven is seeking a Director of Payroll and Student Employment to oversee payroll and student employment functions. You will manage weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and union agreements, using Ellucian Banner and time-tracking systems.

You will also provide strategic leadership for Payroll operations, support the SEO, and supervise staff while maintaining internal controls and payroll calendars.