Director of Payroll

Director of PayrollRequisition ID : req2338Department : Payroll AdministrationCampus : SY-Sylvania CampusEmployment Type : Administrative-Full TimeBest Consideration Date : Apply Immediately; this job posting will be closed once sufficient qualified applications have been received.Position SummaryPortland Community College (PCC) Finance department seeks to hire an experienced Payroll Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department. This position reports to the Associate Vice President Finance and Administration.The Payroll Director oversees and manages multifaceted payroll functions including providing oversight to the College’s payroll, tax compliance, PERS contribution management, and payroll record retention. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality and involves interactions with diverse individuals and stakeholders across the district. This position oversees two managers who lead a team of payroll specialists and a payroll accountant.The Payroll Director is responsible for hands-on management of the weekly and biweekly payroll operations in a multi-state environment using Workday Payroll System ensuring data integrity and accuracy of payroll processes while complying with payroll and tax laws and audit requirements. Provides leadership and expertise in all areas of payroll compliance including training, report generation and policy and procedure documentation. Excellent communication with internal and external customers including PSEC (People, Strategy, Equity, Culture), auditors, and legislative policy development / advocacy.Candidate ProfileThese qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.Demonstrated experience leading a team of payroll professionals including two payroll managers in the management of multi-state, day-to-day payroll operations which include the timely and accurate processing of weekly and biweekly, both on-cycle and off-cycle, payroll through the use of Workday / ADP / Banner applications.Experience leading or managing a payroll implementation in concert with a Workday implementer is highly desirable.Experience in cash flow planning for regular and off-cycle pay, PERS contributions and reconciliation, general ledger inquiries including payroll journal entries, accruals, and payroll account reconciliations, tax liabilities, flexible spending accounts, and individual retirement contributions.Demonstrated experience creating, implementing and tracking training programs for managers and employees.Experience maintaining appropriate internal controls and ensures compliance with payroll laws and regulations at the state, federal and local level; including developing and improving payroll policies and procedures.Experience supporting quarterly and annual financial statement reviews, payroll related liabilities, year-end reporting and audits.Demonstrated experience designing and implementing best practice payroll reports including prelists and variance analysis.Demonstrated experience working with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.Minimum QualificationsTo be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (NOTE : Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional management / supervisory experience.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in business administration or public administration including accounting coursework.CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).Five or more years working with ADP and / or Workday ERP system.Eight years of payroll supervisory experience.Position GradeStarting Salary Expectations : Minimum $113,994 to range midpoint of $139,642. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range : $113994 to $165285 Annual Salary FTE : 1.PCC BenefitsPCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS / OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS / OPSRP. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.Paid Leave : (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)- 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month- 1 day of sick leave per month- 12 holidays- 3 additional personal leave days per yearWorking Conditions and Physical RequirementsThis job operates in a professional business office environment on a PCC campus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time (sitting or standing); communicate with employees, partners, and stakeholders; and operate a computer to develop work products, communicate, and carry out responsibilities. Occasionally the employee is required to move around the campus to attend meetings, access items, and utilize equipment, and, rarely, move or transport items up to 10 pounds. Ability to provide own transportation to and from campuses and / or offsite functions may be required.Background Check Required : YesPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility.Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $113,994 - $165,285