Senior Payroll Operations Manager

Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University in Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT is seeking a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee all payroll operations for faculty and staff, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Payroll, you will lead system maintenance, tax filings, reporting, and process improvements, while mentoring the payroll team to ensure excellence and efficiency in payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems from entry to year-end processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ADP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee multi-frequency in-house payrolls with data integrity and confidentiality.
• Manage the time and attendance system (ADP) and assist in troubleshooting and enhancements.
• Update payroll records including salary, tax withholding, direct deposit, and related information.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file payroll taxes and third-party deductions.
• Handle taxability of graduate tuition benefits and other taxable fringe benefits.
• Prepare and distribute monthly payroll reports; create ad hoc reports as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/university policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Mentor payroll assistants and ensure cross-training and continuity.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Serve as SME for payroll systems, providing guidance and improvements.
• Process and reconcile complex payroll transactions including benefits and special payments.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations including year-end Form W-2 processing.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries promptly.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure accurate processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Timekeeping systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ADP

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Quinnipiac University in Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT is seeking a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee all payroll operations for faculty and staff, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Payroll, you will lead system maintenance, tax filings, reporting, and process improvements, while mentoring the payroll team to ensure excellence and efficiency in payroll processing.