Payroll Manager

University of Alaska; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Health insurance

Job summary

University of Alaska is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for the UA system and supervise Payroll Technicians. You will act as the subject matter expert for all UA payroll processes and ensure timely, accurate payroll across campuses.

We value strong team leadership and deep knowledge of payroll regulations. The role offers on-site work with potential hybrid arrangements after an initial six months, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; equivalent training/experience accepted.
• Three years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate payroll for employees across the UA system.
• Supervise Payroll Technicians and manage workload.
• Serve as subject matter expert for UA payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with payroll taxes and regulations.

Skills

HR experience

Team management

Payroll knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

The Payroll Manager ensures accurate and timely payroll for employees across the UA system. This position will supervise Payroll Technicians and will be the subject matter expert (SME) for the UA payroll process.

To thrive in this role, applicants should have a good foundation in payroll and a firm understanding of payroll taxes and regulations. Additionally, strong team management and development skills will be key.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other related field and three years progressively responsible professional human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Position Details

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. The successful candidate will be expected to work on-site for a minimum of six months, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter, subject to approval.

UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 502 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [e-mail].