Manager, NSHE Payroll Services

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Manager, NSHE Payroll Services at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Under the supervision of the Director, NSHE Payroll Services, the Manager is responsible for supporting the payroll operation for the Nevada System of Higher Education, including direct supervision of staff.

• Execute all payroll payments and monitor, execute, and analyze payroll integrations with internal and external parties.
• Perform data analysis, reporting, and auditing of payroll liabilities such as multi‑state taxes, federal tax deposits, healthcare, and the two retirement plans for NSHE.
• Process and complete off‑cycle payroll payments, and the classified and professional pay cycles.
• Test and implement changes to the payroll system, including the maintenance of payroll calendars and schedules, updates from benefits providers, and the configuration of new functionality mandated through federal, state, and Board policies.
• Operate the NSHE Payroll Services in conformity with state and federal regulations, Board of Regents policies, institutional budget constraints, and accepted accounting practices.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience; OR Master’s degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience.
• Responsible payroll experience, including direct supervision of staff and multi‑state/Entity tax filing and reporting.

Preferred:

• Higher education knowledge.
• Experience with Workday (HCM/Benefit/Absence/Payroll).
• Experience working with defined benefit contribution plans, compliance, collective bargaining, and audits.

Grade:
Administrative Faculty –

C. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. See the salary schedule on the UNR website for Administrative Faculty by Grade.

• Retirement plan: 19.25% University match; 100% vested on hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center membership options.
• Mountain Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and advising.
• Dual‑career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses/partners.
• Reduced‑rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.

The University of Nevada, Reno does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, race, or religion, and is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination.