Payroll Manager

Haverford College is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of exempt monthly and non-exempt bi-weekly payrolls.

• Supervise the Payroll Accountant and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payrolls
• Work closely with various campus offices, especially HR, IITS, and the Provost Offices to ensure compliance with applicable payroll policies, procedures, tax laws, and regulations
• Maintain payroll information and direct the collection, calculation, and entry of data
• Determine payroll liabilities by reviewing the calculation of federal, state, and local taxes
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests from staff, students, and all levels of administration
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new tax laws
• Maximize the use of technology, making recommendations for improvements in the payroll processes
• Review and update internal controls and troubleshoot payroll system issues when necessary
• Lead the payroll system testing for Workday and understand and utilize the payroll system to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare reports, analyses, and correspondence
• Partner with ADP for tax balancing and reporting
• Conduct quarterly balancing and year-end reporting for W2's

• Bachelor's degree
• Seven (7) years of experience in payroll

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, or management
• Experience with Workday system for Human Resources and Payroll
• Knowledge of payroll tax at the federal and state levels
• Business savvy and superior negotiating skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically advanced Excel