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

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District Transportation Central Office is seeking a Lead Payroll Technician to manage payroll for the Transportation Department. You will oversee time entry, data processing, and reporting for over 1,000 employees.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred) with 2 years of clerical experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft programs and district software.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of routine clerical work.
• Proficient in written and oral communication, data entry, and school district software.

Responsibilities

• Submits data for bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 1,000 employees.
• Manages time entry and employee database systems.
• Oversees payroll entry and time review across staff.
• Trains employees on payroll policies and updates staff handbook as needed.
• Generates and monitors payroll reports from CTMS and Munis.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

School district software

Education

HS/GED required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

Munis

Time entry software

Job description

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

Cobb County School District TRANSPORTATION CENTRAL OFFICE - 0049 - Marietta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5943363

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

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.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax:
• Email: [e-mail]