Director, Payroll
Core
Strategic leadership for all payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery.
Role type
Director, Payroll Operations
Builds
Accurate payroll delivery, compliant tax reporting, and robust internal controls for a multi-state, multi-entity university environment.
Domain
Higher Education / Payroll Administration & Tax Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Payroll administration, Tax compliance, HRIS systems administration, Multi-state payroll requirements, Internal controls, Payroll policy development, Regulatory change implementation, Payroll analytics, Vendor management, Team supervision
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, Process improvement, Stakeholder consultation
Technologies
HRIS systems, Payroll systems, Timekeeping systems
Responsibilities
Direct payroll operations and establish strategic priorities for payroll administration. Ensure proper operation of payroll and timekeeping systems and integrations. Develop and maintain payroll policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as senior payroll advisor and subject matter expert to university leadership and external agencies. Direct payroll audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and risk mitigation activities. Monitor changes in payroll legislation and direct implementation of required policy and system changes. Lead payroll analytics and reporting initiatives. Oversee vendor relationships and payroll-related contracts. Direct payroll communications and training programs.
Seniority
Director, Strategic Leadership & Operations
