Payroll Manager
Salary
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually
Location
Auburn Hills Campus
Job Type
Management Staff Non-Exempt
Job Number
202400307
Division
Financial Services
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Shift Days/Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Summary of Purpose
Supervises Colleges payroll department and related accounting functions. Supervises payroll staff to ensure appropriate deadlines are met. Works with Director of Payroll to determine new accounting and reporting processes required to meet federal and state regulations and College needs. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment.
Typical Duties
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:
Supervises payroll staff to include the assignment and distribution of duties and projects, training, performance evaluation, and providing problem resolution for payroll staff functions; ensures work assignments are completed to meet accounting deadlines; motivates and encourages staff to perform duties accurately and efficiently.
Reviews payroll reports/entries to ensure accuracy and timely completion of bi-weekly payroll as well as quarterly and annual reporting (e.g., taxes, W2s, 1099s, MPSERS, MESC, Workers Comp, and other state and federal reports).
Assists in researching future needs for payroll processes; determines needs of updated computerized systems, forms, and processes; recommends changes to Director of Payroll.
Supervises and reviews quarterly and year-end reports; reconciles reports to payroll history and general ledger; determines if changes in reporting system are required and, if so, recommends how to facilitate changes.
Works closely with Human Resources and other departments to determine documents required to change payroll data; addresses questions and problems relating to payroll; researches problems to determine appropriate action.
Handles questions from payroll-related vendors and employees regarding incorrect payments and missing checks; resolves issues with payroll-related vendors; works with College departments to streamline payroll-related paperwork/documentation; analyzes and problem-solves technical issues related to payroll.
Maintains records and prepares schedules of payroll, accruals, vacation, and sabbatical liabilities for audits and other period reporting requirements; reconciles payroll-related general ledger accounts on a regular basis and prepares audit schedules for Payroll.
Maintains current knowledge of regulations, schedules, and laws relating to payroll.
Performs backup duties for the Accounts Payable (AP) and Fixed Assets Supervisor.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Ability to work additional hours, as needed.
Knowledge and Skills Required
In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Experience with ERP/payroll systems
Minimum Education and Experience
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in payroll with integrated financial systems including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!
OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.
See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Medical
Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Free preventive services on every plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Life Insurance
Disability
Retirement
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
Voluntary Benefits
Tuition
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Group: Classified Part-Time
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.
Medical
Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Free preventive services on every plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
Tuition
Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*
Retirement
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
Tuition
Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu
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Do you have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Business, Education, Human Resources or related field?
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Do you have a minimum Four (4) years of experience in payroll with integrated financial systems including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity?
Required Question
Employer Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources
Address 2900 Featherstone Rd.
Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326
Phone 248-341-2022
Website https://www.oaklandcc.edu/