Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title
Assistant Payroll Manager

Posting Number
2026029EP

Position Information

Working Title

Classification Code
2012

RCW Exemption Criteria
17 - Managerial

EWU Position Number
E99297

FLSA
Exempt - Administrative

Bargaining Unit
None

% Full Time
100

Salary / Wage Range
110AE

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $68,278 - $92,981, where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. Max salary increase approved on 6/8/26 ELT

Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible

Term of Appointment
12 months per year

Location
Cheney campus

County
Spokane

Project Description

NA

Project Duration
NA

Background Check
Yes - Both

Responsible HR User
Zach Jankovsky

Responsible HR User Email address
[email protected]

Position Details

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Assistant Payroll Manager. This full-time, administrative exempt role is integral to ensuring the timely payment and accurate reporting of compensation for all university employees. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, the Assistant Payroll Manager will lead and mentor a dedicated payroll team, uphold and document internal controls and payroll procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Oversee and guide payroll fiscal staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Payroll Processing & Compliance: Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll, ensuring adherence to university policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Documentation & Internal Controls: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Training & Development: Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for payroll staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Problem Resolution & Support: Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and departments, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

The salary range for this position is $68,278 - $92,981, where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin Immediately. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field
• Progressive responsibility in payroll processing or related field
• Ability to lead, guide, direct and develop departmental staff
• Ability to document procedures and internal controls
• Demonstrate and foster a culture of ethical leadership and encourage a supportive team-orientated work environment
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of, including universal access, our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the preferred experience below:

• Master of Business Administration, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent
• Specific experience working in the payroll operations of a college or university environment
• Extensive hands-on system administration experience with Ellucian Banner HR/Payroll module or similar ERP system
• Three years combined experience in payroll processes, automated ERP payroll processing, payroll deduction reporting and payroll account analysis for a large corporate or government entity

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to identify problems, develop solutions and implement change

• Ability to use discretion, tact and good judgment when working with highly sensitive and confidential information

Note: The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.

Work Schedule Type
Regular

Work Schedule

The position is officially located on our Cheney campus with typical office hours Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Posting Date
05/15/2026

Open Until Further Notice
Yes

Closing Date

Screening to Begin
Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
5. Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.

Application Types Accepted
Profile

Job Duties

% of Time
65

Responsibility / Duty

Directing and Supervision of Payroll Staff Operations

• Provide general supervision of fiscal staff
• Manage professional development of fiscal staff
• Responsible for training, with hands on work, and inventory development of staff abilities
  • Develop training system (curriculum)
  • Cross-training of staff
• Develop and maintain a critical task list of primary and secondary designees
• Develop forward-looking plans for the management of critical timelines and due dates
  • Give adequate time for necessary