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Payroll Systems Manager

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73,169–$84,142 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Community Support, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Benefits, Faculty Administration, Finance, Financial Systems, Government, HRIS/HRMS, Higher Education, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Medical Records, News Reporting, Operational Support, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Scholarship, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Bellingham, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Payroll Systems Manager Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=503040&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Bellingham, WA Categories: Business and Financial Affairs Position TitlePayroll Systems Manager About the University Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties. About the DepartmentHuman Resources supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. About the PositionThe Payroll Systems Manager serves as the lead functional expert for payroll systems, complex payroll processing issues, and payroll tax compliance. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Benefits and Payroll Operations , this position serves as a primary payroll processor and supports the functional health of payroll-related systems through troubleshooting, testing, process improvement, compliance review, and issue resolution. This position also serves as a highly visible campus resource, providing consultation, outreach, education, and customer service to departments and employees on complex payroll matters. The role works closely with other functional areas of Human Resources, including HRIS, Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, Compensation, and related operations, to support accurate and compliant payroll processes. The position must effectively operate in both unionized and non-unionized environments and translate technical payroll and system issues into clear, practical guidance for a wide range of campus partners. This position is responsible for identifying, implementing, and communicating payroll-related changes resulting from collective bargaining agreements and for monitoring payroll practices to support compliance with represented and non-represented employment requirements. Required Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience + Five years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, payroll systems, HRIS, accounting, finance systems, or related work + Experience working with payroll software, ERP systems, or integrated HR/payroll systems + Experience interpreting payroll tax requirements and resolving complex payroll issues + Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills + Ability to collaborate across functions, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment Preferred Qualifications + Experience in higher education, public sector, or another complex payroll environment + Experience with Banner HR/Payroll or similar ERP/payroll systems + Experience with payroll tax reporting, deductions, year-end activity, and external reporting + Experience developing training materials, guidance documents, or process documentation Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary Hiring range is $73,169 - $84,142 depending on qualifications and experience. Through longevity position tops out at $95,118/year. Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Professional%20Staff.pdf) . Application Instructions Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Closing Date NotesPosition closes 06/02/2026 at 11:55 pm. Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) andProhibiting Discrimination Based on Sex (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.04-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-Sex-Interim) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225;360.650.3307(voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/workplace-accommodation) ,360.650.3751or 711 (Washington Relay). Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life atstudent.life@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://www.wwu.edu/clery) . All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) . Job no: 503040 Advertised: May 12 2026 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Jun 02 2026 23:55 Pacific Daylight Time

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