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.