Summary

Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 24 national championships (and counting!)

The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently recognizes us as a "Great College to Work For" with high scores in compensation and benefits; work/life balance; job satisfaction; respect and appreciation, and more.

As a Lynn employee, you will help us build a better world with our students. Lynn is currently accepting applications for the Payroll Manager position.

The purpose of the Payroll Manager position is to coordinate and carry out activities related to processing time records, calculating payrolls, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining payroll control records, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all university payroll activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations including existing and new legislation.
• Record, or coordinate recording of, new or changed pay rates in payroll register or computer files.
• Direct computation and distribution of pay according to university policy.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate compilation and preparation of other payroll data such as retirement plan and benefits payments.
• Review and approve payroll deductions.
• Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
• Coordinate preparation of government reports such as quarterly tax filings, reemployment liabilities, and W-2's.
• Provide training and communication to managers and employees regarding payroll systems and processes.
• Review payroll and related activities to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Facilitate workers' compensation and other audits as required.
• Review and standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
• Communicate, track and resolve payroll errors and complete payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary.
• Respond appropriately to employee grievances and concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all payroll and employee related matters.
• Contribute to team effort by executing special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.; Bachelor's preferred.
• Must have at least five (5) years' experience processing payroll for an organization with one-hundred or more employees; higher ed experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state payroll rules and regulations; multi-state experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or managers.
• High attention to detail and ability to calculate figures and amounts accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer systems. 

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy or parenting status, veteran status, retirement status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431; via email at titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu; by phone at +1 561-237-7727 or to the U.S. Dept. of Education OCR.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2016 Lynn University 08/16.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling+1 561-237-7639.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

For your health, Lynn University is now smoke- and tobacco-free.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/999388-38095