Assistant Payroll Manager

Western Illinois University Job Posting:
Assistant Payroll Manager

Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non‑resident branch campus in Moline, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position reports to the Payroll Manager and is to direct the daily work of the WIU payroll processes. This position plays an active role in the processing of payroll and the supervision of payroll staff. The operation of a payroll office involves the preparation, distribution, maintenance, and analysis of payroll and tax records by using automated information systems and following university policies and regulations.

Employees are responsible for ensuring that all federal and state laws regarding pay and payroll‑related taxes are complied with.

WORK LOCATION:

Macomb campus

APPOINTMENT:
As soon as possible

HOURLY WAGE: $21.77-$23.94 (Anticipated starting salary of $21.77)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include:
Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits or by calling .

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
  • A. College coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
    • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
    • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
    • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
  • B. Work experience serving as a resource person for a wide range of payroll areas, requiring in‑depth knowledge of specialized areas.
  • 3. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience balancing payroll totals, and researching and preparing special reports for senior management.
• For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree‑granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.

Note:

Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non‑discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

For assistance with the online application system, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or via email at hr-testing.

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