Assistant Payroll Manager

Assistant Payroll Manager

This recruitment will close to further applications at midnight on Sunday, June 28, 2026. We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position:
Assistant Payroll Manager. This full-time, administrative exempt role is integral to ensuring the timely payment and accurate reporting of compensation for all university employees. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, the Assistant Payroll Manager will lead and mentor a dedicated payroll team, uphold and document internal controls and payroll procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Supervision:
  Oversee and guide payroll fiscal staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Payroll Processing & Compliance:
  Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll, ensuring adherence to university policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Documentation & Internal Controls:
  Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Training & Development:
  Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for payroll staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Problem Resolution & Support:
  Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and departments, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position. The salary range for this position is $68,278 – $92,981, where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement.

In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses.

Position Details:

Position Title
- Assistant Payroll Manager

Posting Number - 2026029EP

Classification Code - 2012

RCW Exemption Criteria - 17 - Managerial

EWU Position Number - E99297

FLSA
- Exempt
- Administrative

Bargaining Unit
- None

% Full Time - 100

Salary / Wage Range - 110AE

Anticipated Start Date
- As soon as possible

Term of Appointment - 12 months per year

Location
- Cheney campus

County
- Spokane

Background Check
- Yes
- Both

Responsible HR User
- Zach Jankovsky

Responsible HR User Email address - zjankovsky

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.