Assistant Payroll Supervisor - Lead Pay & Compliance

TrulyHired; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

TrulyHired in Onslow County Schools, North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Payroll Supervisor to support the Payroll Supervisor in all payroll functions. The role ensures accurate, timely compensation delivery while maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You will supervise payroll staff, optimize processes, and resolve escalated pay issues. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in accounting or finance, have experience with government or public-school payroll, and excel in data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in governmental or public-school payroll accounting with NC Public Schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Supervisor by providing leadership and oversight in the execution of the district's payroll functions.
• Direct the management of the complete payroll cycle, including processing new hires, changes, terminations, time/absence reporting, benefits administration, and final payroll submission.
• Direct the analysis, editing, and entry of payroll data for accurate accounting, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Process and administer electronic direct deposits (ACH) and other compensation disbursements efficiently.
• Manage and maintain all voluntary and involuntary employee deductions (e.g., benefits, garnishments, retirement contributions).
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in budget and position control to ensure maximum funding optimization.
• Maintain continuous expertise in federal and state payroll tax and withholding laws, ensuring the district remains compliant with all regulatory changes and reporting requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with all policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing North Carolina school finance and payroll, including NCDPI guidelines.
• Direct the accurate preparation and submission of W-2 forms and the annual W-2 file to appropriate State and Federal departments.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit various mandated local, State, and Federal reports and surveys related to compensation.
• Resolve monthly audit exceptions promptly according to NCDPI guidelines, making all required adjustments through the BUD system or relevant SunPac financial software.
• Assist with the implementation and oversight of finance and payroll policies and procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance of salary tables and compensation schedules in compliance with local and state guidelines.
• Serve as an escalation point to timely resolve complex employee and vendor inquiries related to payroll, accounting, and compensation data.
• Coordinate and complete special projects, complex analysis, and required reports for the supervisor or senior leadership.
• Collaborate with administration, treasurers, trainers, and the payroll team to continually improve essential payroll functions and efficiency.
• Oversee the set up and maintenance of the annual payroll calendar.
• Collects, verifies, enters, and maintains a high volume of payroll information for assigned schools/departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Excel proficiency

SunPac / TACS

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Payroll compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Public-school payroll experience in NC preferred

Tools

SunPac

TACS

Job description

TrulyHired in Onslow County Schools, North Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Payroll Supervisor to support the Payroll Supervisor in all payroll functions. The role ensures accurate, timely compensation delivery while maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You will supervise payroll staff, optimize processes, and resolve escalated pay issues. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in accounting or finance, have experience with government or public-school payroll, and excel in data