Manager, Payroll

TrulyHired; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced Payroll Department Manager to oversee the district's payroll operations. You will ensure timely and accurate processing for all employees, enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and manage year-end activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, significant payroll experience, and proven leadership. You will supervise staff, drive process improvements, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to integrate payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field.
• Six years of progressively responsible payroll experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience with accountability and leadership.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day payroll operations for district employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Monitor payroll processing calendars and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits.
• Supervise, train, and develop payroll staff for professional growth.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to integrate payroll data across systems.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures and internal controls.
• Lead payroll-related projects and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Payroll

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible payroll experience.
• Two years of experience leading the work of others by providing guidance and motivation while establishing goals and expectations of accountability.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Payroll experience in a large public school district or other government entity.
• Experience developing and delivering training presentations and programs.
• Proficiency with Peoplesoft Payroll module.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Experience managing payroll-related projects, implementations, or process improvement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements including FLSA, IRS, and wage garnishments.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and reconciliation, internal controls, and audit practices.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and public-sector compensation practices.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations within a diverse work environment and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to think critically, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and/or develop appropriate alternatives where applicable.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.

Adopted: 09/08/2026

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all district employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and district procedures.
• Monitor payroll processing calendars and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing, tax reporting, and audits.
• Serve as the primary escalation point to research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, overpayments, and employee compensation issues.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and support payroll staff to ensure effective departmental performance and professional growth.
• Establish work priorities, monitor productivity, and ensure high-quality customer service standards are maintained.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve workflow, accuracy, automation, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology to enhance payroll systems and ensure seamless integration of payroll data across systems.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
• Lead the implementation of payroll-related special projects, system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze payroll data and trends to support operational decision-making and compliance efforts.
• Coordinate districtwide annual training events, professional development opportunities, and procedural refreshers for school and department payroll support staff.
• Monitor changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices and communicate updates In a timely manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Adopted: 09/08/2026

Additional Job Information

U15, $74,208.00, 40 hours, 255 days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience