Payroll Operations Manager

Working Title: Payroll Operations Manager

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Finance

Department: 100389 - Payroll Services

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $56,051 - $60,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 1/27/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

JMU's Payroll Services department is seeking applications for a Payroll Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of, and the accurate and timely processing of all university payrolls. This position works in coordination with another Operations Manager to fulfill theses duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the processing of all university payrolls. The processing of all university payrolls consists of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all payroll transactions through analysis, research, query design and manipulation, reconciliation and reporting.
• Directs and approves all processes and procedures initiated by payroll staff necessary to complete the payroll confirmation process.
• Responsible for auditing, calculating, reconciling, completing and the timely electronic transmission of all federal and state payroll tax reporting and year end reconciliation requirements.
• Monitors any changes that may affect gross to net calculations.
• Monitors all deductions that affect benefits and net pay for all university employees.
• Analyzes, researches and responds to written and verbal inquiries so that employees and others receive accurate information in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting policies and procedures related to payroll and payroll processing.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience working in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring accuracy and integrity of all payroll related transactions.
• Experience in Finance ERP systems.
• Experience with the Virginia Retirement System and VRS Navigator (VNAV).

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.