Manager, NSHE Payroll Services

The University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for Manager, NSHE Payroll Services. Under the supervision of the Director, NSHE Payroll Services, the Manager, NSHE Payroll Services is responsible for supporting the payroll operation for the Nevada System of Higher Education, including the direct supervision of staff. This position is responsible for the execution of all payroll payments and will monitor, execute, and analyze payroll integrations with internal and external parties.

The Manager, NSHE Payroll Services is responsible for data analysis, reporting, and auditing of payroll liabilities such as multi-state taxes, federal tax deposits, healthcare, and the two retirement plans for NSHE. This position will be responsible for processing and completing off-cycle payroll payments, as well as the classified and professional pay cycles. This position will be responsible for testing and implementing changes to the payroll system, including the maintenance of payroll calendars and schedules, updates from benefits providers, and the configuration of new functionality as mandated through federal, state, and Board policies.

Operation of the NSHE Payroll Services must be in conformity with state and federal regulations, Board of Regents policies, institutional budget constraints and accepted accounting practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience; OR

Master’s degree and two (2) year of related work professional experience.

Related Experience: responsible payroll experience, including direct supervision of staff, and multi-state/Entity Tax filing and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with higher education knowledge, Workday (HCM/Benefit/Absence/Payroll) and experience working with defined benefit contribution plans, compliance, collective bargaining and audits, and audits are encouraged to apply.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - C

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

For more information please visit: https://payroll.nshe.nevada.edu

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.