Payroll Manager

Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Payroll Manager I is a professional position responsible for supervising the activities of the payroll office, which includes maintenance of the Human Resources Systems payroll functions, supervision of staff and certain compensation reporting to SUNY, local, state and federal governments.  The Payroll Manager I works under direct supervision and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Payroll.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of the Payroll Technicians including performance appraisals, task assignments and time and leave scheduling.
• Responsible for balancing of bi-weekly payroll and related benefits.
• Provides technical assistance to clerical staff in the performance of standard and routine payroll tasks.
• Responsible for resolving Payroll related problems and implementing steps to ensure against re-occurrence.
• Assist in payroll related matters during the College’s annual financial audit.
• Assist with implementation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Preparation of monthly compensation and benefits analysis reports for external regulatory agencies, local and state governments and college executive management.
• Preparation of numerous Internal Revenue forms and reports.  Responsible for timely payment and reconciliation of Federal and State taxes.
• Preparation of detailed monthly reconciliation of Payroll liability and expense accounts.
• Serve as member of the Controller’s Committee involved in review, development and implementation of ideas, procedures, and goals related to Accounting, Student Accounts, and Purchasing areas as well as college-wide issues and their impact on the Controller’s operations.
• Assume critical Assistant Director duties and responsibilities in that person’s absence.
• Designs and implements changes to functional programs, workflow practices or procedures, to maintain better internal controls.
• Develops and recommends procedure/policy enhancements and changes.
• Represents the Administrative Services Division on various committees.
• Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment.
• Perform various other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from a regionally-accredited higher education institution with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in payroll operations; OR
• Associate’s degree in business or related field from a regionally-accredited higher education institution with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in payroll operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Payroll regulations in a publicly funded environment
• Experience in union environment
• Experience in using Banner software
• Experience in Higher Education
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $60,000 to $95,611 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State:  Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications.  In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College. 

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