2025-07-16
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Edwardsville
Illinois
62026
United States
Positio Title: Payroll Manager (CS26-026)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Apply Before: 00886
Department: Human Resources
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Payroll Manager (CS26-026). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
Oversee the Payroll area by providing structure, oversight and guidance. Design forms, processes, and reports to provide service to employees, departments, necessary agencies, vendors, and the state. Responsible for furnishing timely and accurate bi-weekly and semi-monthly paychecks for all employees (FT, PT, Student, Faculty, and Extra Help) across 4 payrolls through the development, analysis, translating and administering of payroll processing systems; and the monitoring of the adherence to internal controls, systems, tax laws, bargaining unit contracts and auditing of special ad hoc reports.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Finance, or a field closely related to the position
- 5 years of experience in roles with documented progressive responsibilities in payroll.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff
Position is responsible to ensure internal controls are in place and in compliance. Incumbent must have sufficient knowledge and experience with all federal and state labor and payroll laws including immigration laws, and IRS Code. Incumbent must be able to understand the Banner HR system, Argos, eprint, and the relational database effects of a shared enterprise system. Must have full understanding of accounting practices and procedures and understand state fund accounting and position control budgeting. Incumbent needs to understand, interpret and communicate applicable all state statutes, agency rules and accounting practices.
Supplemental Information
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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5020 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
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