Director-Payroll

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Clinton, MS

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About The Position

To direct and oversee payroll operations, manage deductions, ensure accurate updates to taxes, insurance, employee benefits, and other deductions, and authorize payroll disbursements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of payroll systems, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, accounting software, and other relevant software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operations and staff of the payroll department, establishing policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Oversees payroll reconciliation, resolving overpayments and discrepancies, and ensures accurate reporting for quarterly and year-end federal and state filings.
• Provides strategic oversight of employee deductions, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitors Social Security and tax issues for non-resident alien employees and ensures accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Authorizes and oversees payroll changes resulting from promotions, demotions, and terminations.
• Drives process improvements, including system enhancements and workflow optimization, to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director