Payroll Manager

Role Description: The Payroll Manager is a full-time position responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and compliance for Utah Law Related Education. This hybrid role is based in Salt Lake City, UT, with a combination of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing payroll cycles, maintaining accurate employee records, calculating wages, overtime, and deductions, and ensuring timely and accurate distribution of pay. The Payroll Manager will administer payroll taxes, manage garnishments, coordinate with employee benefits programs, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role also involves responding to employee payroll inquiries, supporting audits, improving payroll procedures, and collaborating with finance and HR to support organizational goals.

Qualifications: Strong skills in Payroll Administration and Payroll Management, including end-to-end processing and recordkeeping. Knowledge of Garnishments and Payroll Taxes, with the ability to apply current federal, state, and local regulations. Experience working with Employee Benefits as they relate to payroll, including deductions and employer contributions. Proficiency with payroll software and spreadsheets; ability to analyze data and reconcile payroll accounts. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff, vendors, and auditors. Experience in a nonprofit or education-focused environment is beneficial. Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.