Compensation Range: Annual Salary: $87,923.00 - $118,690.00 Position Summary The Senior Payroll Manager is responsible for supervising payroll operations and ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and reporting for the National University NU. This role involves overseeing payroll staff, resolving pay-related issues, and ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and international tax laws and wage regulations. The Senior Payroll Manager works closely with Human Resources and Finance departments to maintain data integrity, reconcile payroll transactions, and support organizational objectives. Essential Functions: - Supervise a team of payroll professionals, providing mentorship, training, and support. - Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including accurate and timely preparation of all payrolls (weekly, biweekly, monthly). - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage laws and oversee accurate production and distribution of W-2 Forms and year-end tax reporting. - Administer enterprise resource planning systems (Workday, ADP, OSV, etc.), audit payroll cycle batches, and ensure proper uploads to the general ledger. - Research, analyze, and resolve escalated payroll issues, including audits and budget variances. - Review and audit monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of payroll reports, assist with third-party payroll requests, and support workers’ compensation audits. - Actively engage with cross-functional leadership to support business strategies and foster collaborative relationships. - Foster a cooperative and inclusive team environment, adapting to multiple deadlines and changing priorities. - Actively seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives. - Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the organization and oneself. - Ability to provide excellent positive customer service across an organizational structure and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion. Ability to prioritize time-critical assignments. - Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures and experiences, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities. - Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: - Hire, train, mentor, and develop payroll staff members. Requirements: Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. - Eight (8) or more years of relevant payroll professional experience in a high-volume environment - Eight (8) or more years of experience leading or supervising a team - An equivalent combination of education or experience may be accepted - Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills: - Superior knowledge of payroll processing and accounting principles in a high-volume organization. - Advanced understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and labor laws. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and payroll systems such as Workday, ADP and OSV. - Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within diverse teams. - Demonstrated creativity and innovation in process improvements and problem solving. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency. Location: Remote, USA Travel: Travel seldom required #LI-Remote Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here. National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals. National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.

Role Description Join our team as a Payroll Specialist and play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. In this position, you’ll collaborate closely with both Payroll and Human Resources to keep payroll processes running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for maintaining payroll records, entering and managing data within our HRIS system, generating reports, and auditing payroll information for accuracy. You’ll also serve as a helpful point of contact for payroll-related questions, contributing to a positive employee experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment. This is a fully remote position. - Verify timekeeping records and consult managers/employees about any discrepancies. - Answer inquiries regarding PTO balances. - Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to payroll processing. - Answer inquiries regarding employee check details. - Responsible for processing bi-weekly payrolls and running payroll reports through the payroll system. - Maintain accurate and organized files, including the electronic filing of time and payroll reports. - Work closely with leaders across the organization, payroll leadership, and Human Resources to ensure accuracy of payroll processing. - Support and actively participate in initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Minimum of five years payroll processing experience required. - Canada payroll experience strongly preferred. - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Associate’s degree strongly preferred. - Multi-company payroll experience strongly preferred. - Prior Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Pro and Pro WFM experience required. Benefits - Free Health Coverage: Full-time employees enjoy the option of a FREE medical, dental, and vision plan. Complimentary basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided. - Family Building Support: Comprehensive fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support available. - Paid Parental Leave: Generous maternity, paternity, and partner leave. - Plenty of Paid Time Off: Start with 18 days of PTO annually and enjoy 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday. - Retirement Ready: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and full vesting after just 2 years. - Lifestyle Spending Account: Company-funded account to reimburse expenses that boost your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. - Health Savings Account (HSA): Regular employer contributions to your HSA if eligible. - Rewards for Connections: Employee Referral Program to earn extra money. - Growth Opportunities: Continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development. - Premium Calm Health Subscription: Free premium Calm Health app subscription for mental wellness support. - Emotional & Work-Life Support: Access to emotional well-being and work-life resources through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with SupportLinc. - Extra Peace of Mind: Additional coverage options including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.

• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of the semi-monthly payroll, including the upload of payroll data, maintenance of personnel records, and processing of complex deductions such as levies and garnishments • Responsible for all equity-related payroll tasks, including the taxation of stock options, RSUs, and ESPP. Lead the payroll processing for tax mobility to ensure compliance with varying tax jurisdictions • Work closely with our payroll provider to ensure accurate tax returns. Prepare and review payroll and tax amendments, auditing the work performed by the payroll provider for accuracy • Perform comprehensive year-end reports reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Communicate directly with state agencies to resolve tax notices and inquiries • Responsible for payroll related audit requests. Perform large-scale data mapping to prepare specialized reports for senior management regarding payroll costs and tax liabilities • Responsible for payroll related journal entries and ensuring proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP • Research and resolve payroll-related issues and other payroll tasks, as requested

• Perform employee payment analysis for employee reimbursements before payments are input in the pay system • Assist in reviewing, researching, and adjusting time records to ensure accuracy to complete payroll • Perform bi-weekly timesheet processing and labor costing at the end of the timesheet period • Reconcile labor costs to ensure all employees are paid according to hours worked • Review biweekly payroll reports for accuracy • Provide annual timekeeping training • Perform review and follow-up of tax forms for annual tax forms requirement • Participate in special projects such as accounting software updates and audits • Understand HR Policies that apply to timekeeping to assist with answering employee and manager questions • Cross train co-workers to support positions in their absence • Other departmental duties as assigned