Manager, NSHE Payroll Services

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for Manager, NSHE Payroll Services. Under the supervision of the Director, NSHE Payroll Services, the Manager, NSHE Payroll Services is responsible for supporting the payroll operation for the Nevada System of Higher Education, including the direct supervision of staff. This position is responsible for the execution of all payroll payments and will monitor, execute, and analyze payroll integrations with internal and external parties. The Manager, NSHE Payroll Services is responsible for data analysis, reporting, and auditing of payroll liabilities such as multi-state taxes, federal tax deposits, healthcare, and the two retirement plans for NSHE. This position will be responsible for processing and completing off-cycle payroll payments, as well as the classified and professional pay cycles. This position will be responsible for testing and implementing changes to the payroll system, including the maintenance of payroll calendars and schedules, updates from benefits providers, and the configuration of new functionality as mandated through federal, state, and Board policies. Operation of the NSHE Payroll Services must be in conformity with state and federal regulations, Board of Regents policies, institutional budget constraints and accepted accounting practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience; OR Master’s degree and two (2) year of related work professional experience.
• Responsible payroll experience, including direct supervision of staff, and multi-state/Entity Tax filing and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education knowledge.
• Workday (HCM/Benefit/Absence/Payroll) experience.
• Experience working with defined benefit contribution plans.
• Experience with compliance.
• Experience with collective bargaining.
• Experience with audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff.
• Execution of all payroll payments.
• Monitor, execute, and analyze payroll integrations with internal and external parties.
• Data analysis, reporting, and auditing of payroll liabilities such as multi-state taxes, federal tax deposits, healthcare, and the two retirement plans for NSHE.
• Processing and completing off-cycle payroll payments, as well as the classified and professional pay cycles.
• Testing and implementing changes to the payroll system, including the maintenance of payroll calendars and schedules, updates from benefits providers, and the configuration of new functionality as mandated through federal, state, and Board policies.
• Ensure operation of the NSHE Payroll Services is in conformity with state and federal regulations, Board of Regents policies, institutional budget constraints and accepted accounting practices.

Benefits

• Generous annual and sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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