Director of Payroll Operations

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Director II - Payroll at the District Service Center to lead daily payroll operations, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and deliver timely pay. Reports to the Senior Officer - Payroll & Benefits.

The role emphasizes accuracy, audit readiness, and staff supervision, with responsibilities across processing, procedures, calendars, and inter-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls.
• Develops and implements payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the payment of benefits and deductions.
• Develops and enters payroll calendars to define pay periods and paydays.
• Ensures accuracy of payroll data input and calculations, balancing each payroll prior to check disbursement.
• Coordinates payroll operations with other accounting and data processing units and tests procedures.
• Plans, coordinates and executes payroll projects and initiatives.
• Interfaces with administrators and staff regarding payroll-related issues and maintains auditable records.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Payroll processing

MS Office

Data entry

Supervisory ability

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Director II - Payroll at the District Service Center to lead daily payroll operations, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and deliver timely pay. Reports to the Senior Officer - Payroll & Benefits.

The role emphasizes accuracy, audit readiness, and staff supervision, with responsibilities across processing, procedures, calendars, and inter-department coordination.