The University of Texas at Austin-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Manager
Remote • Austin, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

Payroll Services at The University of Texas at Austin is responsible for producing and distributing payroll for approximately 29,000 employees. Payroll processes monthly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls for the university's employees. To learn more about our department, visit https://payroll.utexas.edu/ Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of university staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards Must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose Provide leadership to Payroll Services in coordination with the Director and other payroll leaders by managing and supervising staff to ensure quality service to the university. Provide advanced management skills and develop direct reports as follows: Encourage participation in development opportunities Hire, train, and provide feedback related to performance Recognize successes and achievements Assign workload and convey the importance of individual responsibility and accountability Set standards in terms of professionalism and dedication

  • Oversee the Payment Team to ensure timely and accurate employee payments and quality service to the university. Ensure coverage for all critical processes on time-sensitive tasks to meet payroll processing deadlines. Provide direction and oversight for team responsibilities.
  • Provide direction and oversight to the Financials Team within Payroll Services to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. Oversee payroll related banking activities and ensure payroll related accounting activities are accurate and timely. Manage the overall process by assigning and monitoring workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Develop, implement and maintain policies and business processes to support the unit’s activities and to enhance and maintain the effectiveness of unit operations. Develop and support long term strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and support departmental goals.
  • Work collaboratively with functional and technical staff both within payroll and across university operational units to identify, test, and implement enhancements to existing processes and systems. Oversee project implementation, provide training and communicate information to university community.
  • Communicate and disseminate payroll policies and procedures to internal and external staff, administrative leadership and campus leaders using a variety of different communication strategies including presentations, reports, electronic correspondence and web content.
  • Other related functions as assigned. Overtime expected during peak processing periods.
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources.
  • Understanding of payroll environment and applicable state and federal laws governing payroll administration.
  • Strong decision-making abilities and leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manage and meet tight deadlines.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Experience employing diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality in all business matters.
  • Professional demeanor.
  • Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, with experience in government finance administration.
  • Master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Experience supervising staff and working in a higher education or government payroll environment.
  • Project Management and Workday experience.
  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas: a defined benefit retirement plan
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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