Director Payroll

Salary Range:

$71,513.00

Salary/year Position Type:

Full Time Education Level:

Bachelors Degree Category:

Education Description The Director of Payroll oversees all aspects of employee pay and reporting, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, and operational efficiency Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for payroll operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all Midland College payrolls, including semi-monthly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls, in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements Ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll distributions and financial reporting associated with payroll operations Assists in developing, drafting, implementing, interpreting, and enforcing a wide range of personnel policies and procedures Assist in the review and approval of Personnel Action Forms PAFs Review and approve payroll-related journal entries, check requests, and purchase orders in accordance with internal control policies Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage laws and oversee accurate production and distribution of W-2 Forms and year-end tax reporting Administer enterprise resource planning systems Paycom, audit payroll cycles, and ensure proper uploads to the general ledger Research, analyze, and resolve escalated payroll issues Collaborate closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and Budget offices to ensure alignment between personnel actions, payroll processing, and financial reporting Oversee the preparation of ad-hoc monthly, quarterly, and annual reports accurately and promptly by the stated deadline and reconcile associated general ledger accounts, collaborating with programming staff to create and/or modify payroll-related reports as needed Assist with preparation of salary schedules Oversee the compilation and submission of salary surveys, federal and state reporting, and Texas Public Information Act PIA requests Assist with the preparation of reports and tax forms Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, Human Resources, or Business with a minimum of three 3 years of related payroll experience, or five 5 years or greater of relevant experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles, payroll methods, and payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements Working knowledge of enterprise payroll/HRIS systems e.g. Paycom or comparable platforms Working knowledge of Texas retirement and benefit reporting requirements, including the Teacher Retirement System of Texas TRS Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional CPP designation is highly preferred Reconciliation and reporting experience Experience with payroll budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation within a public or higher education environment Experience leading enterprise HR/payroll system upgrades, implementations, or major process improvements Payroll management for an employer with at least 500 employees is preferred At least two years of supervisory experience Skills and Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Word and Excel Strong analytical and problem-resolution skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong leadership and team management skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and a high volume of activity Physical Demands Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time The person in this position needs to occasionally move to other locations on and off campus This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds Office setting Duties indoors and some outdoors Additional Information This position may require periodic evening and weekend hours, especially during peak periods August and September Travel may be required for training or conferences