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Director-Payroll

Job in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39200, USA
Listing for: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting Manager
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Director-Payroll

Job

Requisition

R

Job Category

Professional and Technical

Organization

Financial Reporting and Treasury Management

Location

Central Billing Office-Clinton

Job Summary

To direct and oversee payroll operations, manage deductions, ensure accurate updates to taxes, insurance, employee benefits, and other deductions, and authorize payroll disbursements.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

NA

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of payroll systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Skill in the use of personal computers, accounting software, and other relevant software applications.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Directs the operations and staff of the payroll department, establishing policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
  • Oversees payroll reconciliation, resolving over payments and discrepancies, and ensures accurate reporting for quarterly and year‑end federal and state filings.
  • Provides strategic oversight of employee deductions, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors Social Security and tax issues for non‑resident alien employees and ensures accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
  • Authorizes and oversees payroll changes resulting from promotions, demotions, and terminations.
  • Drives process improvements, including system enhancements and workflow optimization, to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional‑up to 20%, frequent‑from 21% to 50%, constant‑51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded:
No

Job Posting Date

02/11/2026

Job Closing Date

— (open until filled if no date specified)

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