Strategic University Payroll & Tax Manager

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead Payroll and Travel Services operations and ensure regulatory compliance. You will coordinate SAP payroll implementations, testing, and training, while managing tax reporting, benefits, and timekeeping.

The role requires a business degree and 2+ years of payroll experience. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, the position offers a salary range of $75,000-$85,000 with a 12-month and full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
• Two years of relevant professional work experience.
• Payroll accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the daily operations of Payroll and Travel Services.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and implements changes required by new or revised laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manages payroll tax reporting activities, including quarterly payroll tax filings, annual wage reporting, W-2 processing, and related reconciliations.
• Monitors employee fringe benefits, taxable benefits, deductions, and related payroll tax implications.
• Coordinates system testing, processes improvements, and implementation activities related to payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Develops and delivers training related to payroll processes, time reporting, leave administration, and system functionality.
• Prepares data for financial year-end reporting, audits, reconciliations, and other compliance-related activities.
• Oversees international employee, student, and vendor tax compliance, including nonresident alien taxation and Form 1042 reporting.
• Serves as backup for payroll processing and related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Central Michigan University is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead Payroll and Travel Services operations and ensure regulatory compliance. You will coordinate SAP payroll implementations, testing, and training, while managing tax reporting, benefits, and timekeeping.

The role requires a business degree and 2+ years of payroll experience. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, the position offers a salary range of $75,000-$85,000 with a 12-month and full-time schedule.