Payroll Lead

Payroll Lead (Job ID: 2504498) Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher), or a combination of education and experience totaling four (4) years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Three (3) years of full‑time experience processing payroll. Knowledge of payroll related laws/regulations. Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace. Preferred Qualifications: Experience processing payroll within a large organization and/or unionized environment. Experience working in higher education or a government entity. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience working with non‑resident alien payroll. Experience conducting training or mentoring others. Brief Description of Duties: Stony Brook University Human Resource Services seeks a dedicated Payroll Lead to support all State payroll operations, review and interpret payroll related aspects of the various bargaining agreements, create internal procedures, and train the payroll team. The successful candidate is punctual, has excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. Prior payroll experience is required; the candidate must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, interact with and lead members of the team, analyze information, be detail oriented, possess strong math skills, and work under pressure. Maintains payroll for State employees (University, Hospital and Long Island State Veterans Home), Student Assistants, and Special Fund Estimate workers by collecting, calculating, and entering data into various systems. Supports payroll operations by following policies and procedures; investigates problems and ensures necessary corrections are made to maintain payroll accuracy. Ensures accuracy of payroll transactions processed by Payroll Examiners; resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and implementing changes. Member of the State Payroll Users Group, attending meetings, determining impact of process changes, and ensuring the team understands and implements new processes. Reviews and understands payroll related aspects of all bargaining agreements and ensures transactions comply with the agreements. Creates and maintains internal procedures, ensuring all processes are clearly documented and updated as needed. Performs other duties or projects as assigned. Essential Position: Designated as essential; may be required to work during emergencies. EEO Statement: Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr