Supervisor, Payroll

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as business, accounting or computer science required
2 years of related experience with demonstrated experience in system analysis, methods improvements and administrative data processing applications.
1 year of supervisory experience; required or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Responsibilities

Organizes and directs the day-to-day operations of the processing group which is responsible for Payroll processing systems.
Exercises knowledge of established guidelines, policies, procedures, and application tools available to ensure the issuance of employee paychecks on time with no exceptions for all customers including employes, departments, and government agencies.
Organizes and directs training for payroll staff and user departments, as needed.
Directs the gathering, processing, and proper safeguarding of human resources and payroll information required for the preparation of checks.
Applies thorough knowledge of all University payrolls, including all University policies and terms of collective bargaining agreements to effectively execute actions and provide/interpret reports.
Establishes processing schedules and coordinates to ensure timely and accurate flow of data, review of edit and diagnostic lists, processing of file maintenance reports retrieval of other related data.
Serves as the frontline point of service customer contact in providing information and resolving issues pertaining to but limited to payroll applications.
Supervises and directs the work of subordinate staff.
May supervise temporary staff for special assignments.
Provides and implements ongoing training programs for Payroll processing staff.
Assumes management responsibility of Payroll in the absence of leadership.
Assists payroll leadership in serving as liaison to HRIS for payroll data processing needs.
Other duties as assigned.