Assistant Payroll Manager

Application Review Date: November 3, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

The Assistant Payroll Manager supports payroll operations and team supervision, helping to improve daily efficiency and meet departmental goals. This role oversees the payroll processing staff to ensure timely, accurate processing in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities include reviewing payroll entries, verifying calculations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Assistant Payroll Manager also supports international students by assisting with tax documentation and residency determinations. This role works closely with other departments to resolve payroll-related issues. The position also serves as a backup during staff absences, ensuring continuity of operations.

This position actively contributes to process improvements and ensures effective and efficient internal controls exist and compliance measures are in place.

Required Qualifications

Progressive payroll experience with knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and tax regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Excel skills and experience working with a complex payroll system. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing workflows. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy. Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. Supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Payroll experience in state government and/or higher education. Working knowledge of the Banner Human Resources and/or Banner Finance systems. Experience and knowledge of international tax residency determinations.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Employee Classification: Financial Svcs Spec I

Department: Payroll

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Sarah Farmer

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-7610

Department Contact Email: sfarmer23@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.