Dir,PayrollHRIS

PositionTitle: DirPayroll/HRIS

Employee Classification: DirPayroll/HRIS

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530400-PAYROLL SERVICES

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: Thank you for your interest in joining NMSU! The Director of Payroll leads a dedicated team ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time. This key leadership role oversees payroll operations compliance and reporting while collaborating across departments to improve systems and processes. Join us and help shape a reliable service-oriented payroll experience for the University community.

Classification Summary:
The Director of Payroll serving as the senior payroll leader is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the university systems payroll operations including compliance with laws managing payroll systems handling diverse payroll complexities and coordinating with finance IT and HR to align with overall business objectives. This position manages and optimizes the universitys ERP payroll/HR system to ensure data accuracy system integration and compliance.

Classification Standard Duties:

Responsible for the production and timely delivery of semi-monthly payrolls using an understanding of the Universitys payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. This position assures proper tax treatment accounting and disposition of withholdings such as taxes deductions for benefits charitable contributions retirement contributions other savings etc. The Director of Payroll works closely with internal partners as well as the state insurance and retirement offices Internal Revenue Service Social Security Administration and others receiving the proceeds from payroll deductions.

Plans manages and oversees the daily functions operations and activities of the Payroll Department. Assures the payroll system is working as expected and in compliance with federal multi-state and local laws rules and regulations by establishing controls monitoring results and collaborating with Human Resource Services ICT and Ellucian in response to changes in regulations withholding rates and reporting needs. Oversees the supervision of professional technical and support personnel which includes work allocation training promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License: None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of accounting principles payroll methods and extensive knowledge of Department of Labor regulations federal and state tax regulations and international tax requirements is required. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
SKILLS: Strong interpersonal skills flexibility and customer service orientation. Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills gained within a complex demanding work environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or re-engineering operating strategies systems and procedures. Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation. Employee development and performance management skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze summarize and effectively present data.
ABILITIES: Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the payroll function for the University to ensure that all payrolls are processed timely and accurately. Oversee and/or perform required reporting and ensure federal state and local laws are followed by the department. Oversee train and mentor the payroll staff. Build and foster relationships with other University departments including Human Resource Services ICT and Aggie Service Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Ross Justus

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.