Job Details

Payroll Manager

Posting Number: R0003942
Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:
Are you a payroll pro with a passion for accuracy, compliance, and building seamless processes? We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and ensure our team is supported with flawless payroll management. Join us in making a meaningful impact while working in beautiful Point Loma.

Pay range $70,000 - $79,000 annually. Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.

Internal Classification: Career Track - Management, Job Level - 1
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement working both in-person and remotely, after completing an initial training period.

Job Status: Full time

Job Description:

What We're Looking For:

• Three years of direct experience in electronic payroll processing in a medium to large organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal and California payroll laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Excel with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate HRIS system; Workday experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and payroll compliance requirements.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to resolve payroll issues independently.
• You have an eye for detail and are familiar with balancing/reconciliations.
• Self-motivated and able to work within deadlines independently, with a team-oriented approach.
• Ready to tackle new projects/systems with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and support the Payroll team by providing clear guidance on payroll policies, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication across all levels.
• Deliver excellent customer service by communicating clearly, respectfully, and supportively with a diverse population of employees and colleagues.
• Oversee and process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Prepare and provide payroll reports and data to HR, Accounting, and other internal/external stakeholders to support compliance, audit requests, and operational decision-making.
• Act as liaison with third-party vendors to ensure tax liability accounts are reconciled and processed within established deadlines.
• Develop expertise in the Workday payroll system, actively participating in system updates and enhancements that impact payroll functionality.
• Completes quarterly and calendar year-end processing of payroll and coordinating with outside vendors for W2 distribution.
• Manages taxable benefits for employees, ensuring accurate payroll records and compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and California payroll laws and regulations.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with the campus community.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience in multi-state payroll preferred.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local 'Fair Chance' laws.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Vision to read documents, email and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
• Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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