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Description

Hannah Savage with Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director of Payroll to join her client's team in the higher education sector. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with 5+ years of experience and deep knowledge of Workday payroll software. The Assistant Director will oversee the day-to-day payroll operations, manage a high-volume payroll process, and lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across the board. This role is a hybrid opportunity, but candidates must be based out of Rochester, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee the full payroll cycle for a large, multi-state employee population within a higher education setting

+ Supervise and support the payroll team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with policies and regulations

+ Leverage Workday to manage and optimize payroll processing, reporting, and data integrity

+ Partner with HR, Finance, and other departments to coordinate payroll activities and resolve issues

+ Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as institutional policies

+ Review and approve payroll transactions, audits, and reconciliations

+ Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within payroll operations

For immediate, confidential consideration apply today or contact Hannah Savage with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch today!

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management or a related leadership role.

• STRONG experience with Workday payroll software is an absolute MUST.

• Proven expertise in handling payroll operations for large-scale organizations, including union and non-union employees.

• Proficiency in Workday payroll systems, with a demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff.

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax reporting, garnishments, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Experience in managing payroll processes for diverse pay schedules and international employees.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with teams.

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex payroll issues, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems and full-cycle payroll management.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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