Assistant Director, Payroll (465B) [235]

PowerSchool; Georgia; On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District is seeking an Assistant Director of Payroll to support the Director of Payroll Services in managing the district’s payroll operations. This role supervises staff, ensures accuracy and timeliness of monthly payroll cycles, and coordinates deductions, taxes, and reporting.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree with 3 years payroll or accounting experience; supervisory experience is preferred. Strong Excel skills and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Educational background requirements: Bachelor's degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Payroll Services and share responsibility for CCSD payroll operations.
• Supervise payroll staff and ensure timely processing of monthly payroll cycles.
• Oversee deductions, tax withholding, and reporting including W-2 forms.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership

Organization

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assistant Director, Payroll (465B) [235]

Payroll Services

Job Number 2400135645

Start Date 11/02/2026

Open Date 09/29/2026

Closing Date 10/04/2026

JOB CODE: 465B

SALARY SCHEDULE: Prof/Supv Support Annual

DEPARTMENT:Payroll Services

WORK DAYS: 235

REPORTS TO: Director of Payroll Services

PAY GRADE: Rank C (NK03)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

The Cobb County School District is the second largest school system in Georgia and among the largest in the United States, serving over 103,000 students, 112 schools, over 18,000 employees and a $1B annual general fund budget.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assists the Director of Payroll Services and assumes primary responsibility for CCSD payroll operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Certification/License Required: None
• Experience: 3 years payroll/accounting experience. Supervisory experience preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; leadership, organization, Excel

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Manages and supervises payroll staff.
• Responsible for timely payment of employees for services rendered via monthly and biweekly payroll cycles.
• Responsible for all payroll deductions that must be accounted for, balanced, and remitted to the proper entity in a timely manner to include: Federal taxes, State taxes, retirement, tax sheltered annuities, credit union, professional dues, garnishments, and other miscellaneous deductions.
• Responsible for balancing, preparing, distributing and reporting of W-2 forms.
• Responsible for maintaining payroll tables relative to all payroll deductions.
• Responsible for coordinating changes in employee deduction rates.
• Assists in responsibility for preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual payroll reports to include the following: federal and state tax, retirement, labor, and other miscellaneous payroll reports.
• Responsible for communicating desired changes or problems in payroll programs with Director of Payroll Services and Technology Department.
• Manages travel program and processes.
• Works with Director on special projects & staff development.
• Collaborates with other departments on system issues, upgrades and processes improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

OTHER INFORMATION: This position has important responsibilities in the school community. As such, the actions of this position are potentially subject to a high degree of public and community scrutiny and must always reflect the efficient and effective use of resources. The candidate must demonstrate operational and financial acumen and deal sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, various groups and organizations, and a diverse community.