Director of Payroll

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Hybridpreferred, with remote work optional

There is a strong preference for this position to be in-person or hybrid, although remote may be considered for the exceptional candidate. Travel to campus would be required as needed, and an in-office presence, which will be driven by project needs, is expected at least once per quarter, at a minimum.

Hybridpreferred, with remote work optional

There is a strong preference for this position to be in-person or hybrid, although remote may be considered for the exceptional candidate. Travel to campus would be required as needed, and an in-office presence, which will be driven by project needs, is expected at least once per quarter, at a minimum.

Reporting to the Controller, the Director of Payroll is responsible for directing the daily operations and activities of the Dartmouth Payroll Office and providing oversight and coordination for payroll related activities performed within Dartmouth College's finance centers and departments. The Director of Payroll leads change management and process improvement for all tasks necessary to accomplish the Dartmouth payroll processing objectives. The Director of Payroll maintains and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and tax reporting and is responsible for relationships with internal and external auditors and state and federal agencies.

* Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field required.

* 5+ years of relevant leadership experience in payroll operations and compensation accounting management, preferably in a higher education environment.

* 3+ years of supervisory experience of a payroll team of at least 3 individuals.

* Strong background and demonstrated success in process improvement, system maximization, internal control, and customer service.

* Strong experience with federal and state payroll, labor, and IRS regulations.

* Proven experience working in an environment with multiple unions.

* Experience performing accounting, reconciliation, and internal control.

* Experience with complex human resource and payroll management information systems, particularly Oracle HRMS.

* Excellence in interpersonal and communication skills with human resources, financial, information systems, and academic personnel.

* Ability to plan work, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and changes in schedules and priorities.

* Strong negotiation, customer service, and collaboration skills.

* Ability to affect change.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Proven ability to attract, supervise, train, coach, mentor, and motivate employees.

* Initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently or with a group.

* Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

* Collaborative, respectful style of communication and leadership.

* Flexible, strategic team player with uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.

* Highly organized and possesses a strong attention to detail.

* Ability to establish credibility and be decisive; make decisions that recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.

* One who can make decisions, exercise judgment, and interface effectively with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.

* Mind-set for continuous improvement accompanied by problem sensitivity and critical thinking skills

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Payroll Operations and Service Delivery

Compliance, Controls, Audit and Reporting