Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor The Department of Government Operations, Division of Finance is seeking a new Payroll Supervisor to ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll for all state employees. If you have experience managing payroll functions and a team of employees, read on! This Job is for you if... You’re open to finding new ways to solve old problems without getting stuck in the “this is how we’ve always done it” mindset. You find new and better ways to integrate best practices and accomplish work and strengthen processes. You are personable, approachable, and enjoy helping others. You can think on your feet to provide complex support. You can simplify complex ideas and concepts so that everyone understands. You’re highly motivated and take initiative. Job Details FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $38.49 - $68.23 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Application Deadline – 8/9/2026* *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Key Responsibilities Principal Duties: Ensure that payroll activities are completed properly and on schedule in accordance with federal/state tax laws and other state statutes, rules, and regulations. Provide guidance to resolve questions regarding payroll activities and functions. Ensure that all payroll activities have adequate backup support. Follow up with staff to ensure payroll procedures are complete and make changes as necessary. Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance and support as needed. Configure, test, and maintain payroll software parameters, including pay types, deduction types, and tax profiles. Work with the payroll system vendor to evaluate and optimize existing system workflows, automations, and business process definitions to streamline processing and reduce manual data entry. Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for regular software releases, tax table updates, and system integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to active payroll operations. Monitor end-to-end payroll processing cycles, tracking automated batch jobs, interfaces, and file transfers (e.g., ACH files, general ledger feeds). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications The best qualified candidate for this position will have: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) At least 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional tax compliance. Supervisory or leadership experience, with proven team management skills. Technical Skills Expertise in payroll automated systems. Strong understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations, including filing requirements for Utah and other states. Knowledge of out-of-state payroll tax compliance, including registration, reporting, and withholding for remote or multi-state employees. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools for payroll data analysis. #J-18808-Ljbffr