Lead Payroll Technician, Transportation (463B)[235]

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 469,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District seeks a Lead Payroll Technician in Transportation to perform and oversee all payroll functions for the department. Requires a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience with data entry and payroll software is essential.

Responsibilities include processing monthly payroll, managing time-entry systems, and training staff on payroll policies. Proficiency with CTMS and Munis is expected, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience includes data entry and payroll-related clerical tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and district payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Submits bi-weekly and monthly payroll data for 1,000+ employees.
• Manages time entry and employee databases.
• Oversees payroll entry and time review by staff.
• Tracks and processes FMLA requests.
• Trains staff on payroll policies and updates staff handbook.
• Generates payroll reports using CTMS and Munis.
• Provides customer support to Transportation employees.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Data entry

Microsoft programs

School district software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

Munis

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Lead Payroll Technician, Transportation JOB CODE: 463B DIVISION: Operational Support SALARY SCHEDULE: Office Clerical/Technician Annual DEPARTMENT: Transportation Services WORK DAYS: 235 REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Transportation PAY GRADE: Rank V (NC05) FLSA: Non-Exempt PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly PRIMARY FUNCTION: Performs, maintains and oversee all payroll functions for the Transportation Department. Requirements Educational Level: High School Education or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred Certification/License Required: None

Experience

2 years of routine clerical experience Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, data entry, Microsoft programs and school district software applications The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; work hours may vary during the school year for closings.
• Submits all data for bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 1,000 employees to include leave, time adjustments, and supplemental pay.
• Manages departmental software of time entry and employee database.
• Oversees and coordinates all staff responsible for payroll entry and time review.
• Submits and tracks FMLA requests.
• Trains all employees on payroll policies and procedures and updates staff handbook on policies as needed.
• Creates, generates and monitors payroll reports from departmental software, CTMS and Munis software.
• Stays abreast of federal, state and district payroll policies and procedures to serve as the point of contact regarding payroll for Transportation employees.
• Works closely with district level payroll department to recommend, develop and provide input on payroll procedures and guidelines.
• Provides customer support to all Transportation employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.