Payroll Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate payroll specialists while managing workload distribution and professional development.
• Oversee all bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the comprehensive year-end W-2 process, including reconciliation and auditing of wage and tax data.
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure full institutional compliance.
• Prepare and execute monthly and quarterly tax returns and reconcile payroll withholding accounts.
• Manage payroll retirement reporting, ensuring accurate contributions and compliance with plan documents.
• Resolve complex payroll inquiries and escalations from various university departments.
• Analyze and implement process efficiencies and collaborate on system updates within Banner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of related experience in payroll, finance, or accounting; OR an associate’s degree with 5 years of related experience; OR a high school diploma with 7 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations related to compensation.
• Proven experience managing year-end tax reporting processes (W-2s).
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).
• Experience processing payroll in Banner or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with 1042-S tax filing and nonresident alien taxation compliance.
• Previous experience processing payroll specifically within Ellucian (Banner).
• Experience working within a Higher Education environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation.

About the Company

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing exceptional service to our academic and administrative community. Located in Dayton, Ohio, we foster a professional environment focused on excellence in operations and support.