Manager of Payroll

Manager of Payroll Department General Description Oversees payroll processes, systems, and personnel for a multi-entity hospital system. Responsible for overall accuracy and timeliness of payroll for over 10,000 system employees. Essential Job Duties Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. Manages day to day activities of OU Health payroll staff. Ensures timely and accurate calculation and payment of bi-weekly system payroll. Maintains accurate employee payroll records including but not limited to: pay rates, pay differentials, incentive/performance bonuses, PTO balances, and miscellaneous deductions. Determines and prepares timely and accurate tax payments in accordance with federal and state deposit schedules. Determines and prepares timely and accurate 401K payments to OU Medicine’s 401K administrator. Assists with preparation of quarterly/annual payroll tax forms including 941, W-2/W-3, 940, and state forms. Maintains payroll information management system. Assists financial leadership with maintenance of OUH timekeeping system. Oversees pay distribution via direct deposits, pay cards, and pay checks. Performs audits of department timekeeping records for record compliance; advises timekeepers, managers, and others regarding timekeeping procedures; works with appropriate managers to correct timekeeping issues/problems. Assists finance staff with reconciliation of general ledger accounts including payroll tax liabilities, benefit deductions, and accrued salary expense. Responds to and researches employee pay inquiries. Assists finance staff with ad hoc payroll related financial analysis requests. Responds to audit inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner. Contributes to the development and implementation of new policies or procedures related to timekeeping and overall payroll function. Evaluates processes and technology, recommending solutions for accuracy and efficiency improvements. Provides training and development opportunities for payroll staff. General Job Duties Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business - accounting, HR, or finance required. Experience: At least 5 years working with payroll and at least 3 years of progressive leadership experience required. Certification/License/Registration CPP required within 12 months. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of automated timekeeping and payroll systems. Knowledge of payroll tax rules and regulations. Time management skills to meet deadlines. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft tools - Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to organize and manage projects. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. About OU Health OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. 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