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Assistant Payroll Manager

Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID
2025-11955
College
Administration
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Monday- Thursday
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
None
Category
Administration
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

Overview

Touro University is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to support the Payroll Manager in overseeing multi-state processing for faculty, staff and student employees. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll administration across multiple states, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with multi-state payroll systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing the end-to end payroll process ,ensuring timely and accurate payments across multiple states.
  • Supervise payroll staff, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll tax regulations across various jurisdictions.
  • Oversee payroll tax filings ,unemployment insurance reporting and other compliance-related tasks for multiple states.
  • Assist in reviewing and processing payroll adjustments, garnishments and tax withholdings.
  • Maintain payroll records, reports, and reconciliations in accordance with auditing standards
  • Support payroll audits and ensure accuracy in financial reporting
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT teams to optimize payroll processes and resolve payroll-related issues.
  • Assist in implementing payroll software updates and process improvements.
  • Address payroll inquires from employees, providing excellent customer service.
  • Stay current on payroll regulations, state -specific tax laws, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

  • Bachelor of Science preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll experience with multi-state payroll processing.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilties

  • Proficiency in payroll software(e.g.. Workday, ADP, People Soft) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
  • Strong Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws, federal and state labor laws, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with payroll tax fillings and reporting in multiple states.
  • Excellent analytical, problem -solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Travel

  • Be able to work 2 to 3 days in the office.

Maximum Salary

USD $73,542.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $58,834.00/Yr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.