The Payroll Manager ensures accurate and timely payroll for employees across the UA system. This position will supervise Payroll Technicians and will be the subject matter expert (SME) for the UA payroll process.
To thrive in this role, applicants should have a good foundation in payroll and a firm understanding of payroll taxes and regulations. Additionally, strong team management and development skills will be key.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or other related field and three years progressively responsible professional human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. The successful candidate will be expected to work on-site for a minimum of six months, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter, subject to approval.
UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.
To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at sjrandazzo@alaska.edu.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
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