Utah Staffing
Job Title: Enterprise Payroll Leader
The University of Utah is seeking a strategic and service-driven leader to oversee its enterprise-wide payroll operations. This employee is responsible for delivering the University's semi-monthly payroll and translating institutional priorities into processes that ensure timely, accurate, and compliant pay for a growing workforce of faculty, staff, student employees, and healthcare providers. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, monitoring key performance indicators, refining workflows, and aligning payroll services with the operational needs of both the academic enterprise and University of Utah Health System (Hospitals & Clinics). The position reports to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and leads a team of five full-time staff. This position sits on our University Human Resources Leadership Team (HRLT). Key responsibilities include: Delivering the University's semi-monthly payroll Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations Managing audits, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies Leading continuous process improvement and coaching payroll team Responding calmly to escalated payroll-related issues Guiding the next evolution of payroll maturity through process modernization, cross-functional integration, and team development Overseeing payroll calendars, schedules, and employee-facing communications Building and maintaining strong partnerships across HR, Finance, UIT, and the Hospital & Clinics Health System Timekeeping Team With more than $3 billion in annual wages administered annually to over 40,000 employees, the payroll team plays a vital role in supporting our workforce and advancing the success of its academic and healthcare missions. This position is posted as open-rank for the levels of Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director. The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
The University of Utah is seeking a strategic and service-driven leader to oversee its enterprise-wide payroll operations. This employee is responsible for delivering the University's semi-monthly payroll and translating institutional priorities into processes that ensure timely, accurate, and compliant pay for a growing workforce of faculty, staff, student employees, and healthcare providers. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution, monitoring key performance indicators, refining workflows, and aligning payroll services with the operational needs of both the academic enterprise and University of Utah Health System (Hospitals & Clinics). The position reports to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and leads a team of five full-time staff. This position sits on our University Human Resources Leadership Team (HRLT). Key responsibilities include: Delivering the University's semi-monthly payroll Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations Managing audits, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies Leading continuous process improvement and coaching payroll team Responding calmly to escalated payroll-related issues Guiding the next evolution of payroll maturity through process modernization, cross-functional integration, and team development Overseeing payroll calendars, schedules, and employee-facing communications Building and maintaining strong partnerships across HR, Finance, UIT, and the Hospital & Clinics Health System Timekeeping Team With more than $3 billion in annual wages administered annually to over 40,000 employees, the payroll team plays a vital role in supporting our workforce and advancing the success of its academic and healthcare missions. This position is posted as open-rank for the levels of Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director. The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.