Hybrid Payroll Operations Manager

Roosevelt University; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Roosevelt University seeks a Payroll Manager to lead biweekly and monthly payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee tax reporting, reconciliations, audits, and system controls while collaborating with HR, Finance, and departments to improve processes and service.

The role is full-time, hybrid, reporting to the Chicago campus three days a week, with occasional overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2–3 years of progressively responsible payroll experience is required.
• Experience with multi-payroll environments and complex organizations is valued.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws.
• Proficiency with ADP and HRIS platforms is essential.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely biweekly and monthly payrolls and support year-end activities.
• Oversee payroll data audits, reconcile discrepancies, and prepare required reports.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and partner with HR, Finance, and Financial Aid.
• Administer ADP Time & Attendance and supervise payroll staff.
• Maintain audit-ready records and support internal controls and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

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HRIS

Excel advanced

Tax reporting

Audits

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

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Time & Attendance systems

Job description

Roosevelt University seeks a Payroll Manager to lead biweekly and monthly payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee tax reporting, reconciliations, audits, and system controls while collaborating with HR, Finance, and departments to improve processes and service.

The role is full-time, hybrid, reporting to the Chicago campus three days a week, with occasional overtime during peak periods.