Director of Payroll Services

Job Description

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

$83,016.00 – $116,244.00/year

Director of Payroll Services at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, providing strategic leadership over university payroll operations, compliance, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include managing payroll processing, tax compliance (federal, state, and international), audit readiness, HR/payroll systems, staff supervision, and policy development. The role also involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll services, improving systems and efficiency, and coordinating with campus and external agencies. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 8 years of payroll or finance experience, including leadership experience and strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.