Director-Payroll

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Clinton
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00048652 Job Category: Professional and Technical Organization: Financial Reporting and Treasury Management Location/s: Central Billing Office-Clinton Job Title: Director-Payroll Job Summary: To direct and oversee payroll operations, manage deductions, ensure accurate updates to taxes, insurance, employee benefits, and other deductions, and authorize payroll disbursements. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required : NA Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of payroll systems, policies, and procedures. Skill in the use of personal computers, accounting software, and other relevant software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Responsibilities Directs the operations and staff of the payroll department, establishing policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. Oversees payroll reconciliation, resolving overpayments and discrepancies, and ensures accurate reporting for quarterly and year-end federal and state filings. Provides strategic oversight of employee deductions, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitors Social Security and tax issues for non-resident alien employees and ensures accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts. Authorizes and oversees payroll changes resulting from promotions, demotions, and terminations. Drives process improvements, including system enhancements and workflow optimization, to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and operational excellence. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes Pay Class: Salary FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 02/11/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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