Payroll Manager

Academic Partnerships assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, AP’s mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. AP brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Co-Manage timely and accurate processing of multi-state bi-weekly payroll 

• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises, other compensation)  
• International Payroll (a plus)

• Responsible for transmitting payroll files to payroll processing system 

• Prepare reports for quarterly, yearly and weekly reports  

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, internal policies and payroll tax obligations 

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. 

• Process 401K files, funding to Fidelity, accounting reports 

• Manage year-end processing/reporting and distribution of W-2’s 

• Manage 401k non-discrimination testing, 5500 and workers compensation audits 

• Manage system implementations & upgrades 

• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits 

• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams 

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for accounting, HR, and management 

• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions 

• Respond to all child support related verification of employment inquiries, garnishment affidavits and interrogatories in a timely manner 

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What You’ll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• 8+ years of proven experience as a payroll manager or similar role 

• Payroll processing and troubleshooting in WorkDay (required)
• Excellent Excel skills (required)
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws 

• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes 

• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. 

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 

• A keen eye for detail 

• An analytical mind and good math skills 

• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) 

• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPP, CPM) is a plus 

Academic Partnerships is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Academic Partnerships offers the following comprehensive benefits:

• PTO – accumulated from day one
• 11 designated holidays
• Medical – four options (including PPO and HDP)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (company contribution to HSA)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents