Thought I would share.

Chris

www.auburn.edu


Executive Director, Payroll & Employee Benefits    
    
Salary Range  $89,000 - $148,400    

Job Summary  Auburn University invites applications for the position of
Executive Director of Payroll and Employee Benefits. The Executive
Director oversees the employee benefit programs, including, but not
limited to, Auburn University's self-insured health insurance plan, the
Alabama Teachers' and Employees' Retirement Systems, supplemental
retirement programs, and the flexible spending program. This position
also directs the operations of payroll for all divisions of Auburn
University, including Auburn University at Montgomery, the Alabama
Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Agriculture Experiment
Station, ensuring proper accounting, reporting and remittance of
payroll, benefits, withholdings, and taxes. 

This position serves as chair of the University Insurance and Benefit
Committee, overseeing, monitoring and analyzing the health and related
insurance programs and is responsible for recommending changes in
coverage, premiums, and cost containment to senior management. The
Executive Director is also responsible for research of existing tax and
benefit laws and regulations, as well as constant monitoring of changes
in these laws, regulations and judicial interpretations, providing the
University with assessment of impact and executing any necessary changes
to ensure compliance. The Executive Director manages and coordinates the
vendor relations for supplemental retirement programs, health and other
insurance providers and administrators, and any other payroll or benefit
related contracts.    

Minimum Qualifications  Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's
degree from an accredited institution in Business, Management, Finance,
Accounting or a related field and seven years of progressively
responsible experience in benefit plan administration and accounting.
Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience.
Candidates must possess knowledge of payroll and benefit policies and
procedures, accounting and budget principles and practices, and the
analysis of financial data.    

Desired Qualifications  Desired qualifications include a Master's
degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration.
Candidates who have experience in payroll and/or benefit administration
in a college or university setting are highly desired.