Payroll Analytics & Process Lead

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking an Analyst - Payroll for the District Office in Bartow, FL. The role focuses on analyzing payroll processes, verifying salary calculations, and improving data accuracy to ensure timely, correct compensation across union and non-union staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field with 3-5 years of payroll experience and supervisory exposure. This full-time, on-site position requires strong data skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years' accounting/payroll experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify internal audit of salary calculations and evaluate data entry error reports.
• Analyze payroll data and design data collection methods to support improved processes.
• Supervise and cross-train staff on salary calculations for union and non-union salaries.
• Maintain accounts receivable for overpaid employees, recording and collecting payments.

Skills

Data analysis

Payroll knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Polk County Public Schools is seeking an Analyst - Payroll for the District Office in Bartow, FL. The role focuses on analyzing payroll processes, verifying salary calculations, and improving data accuracy to ensure timely, correct compensation across union and non-union staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field with 3-5 years of payroll experience and supervisory exposure. This full-time, on-site position requires strong data skills and attention to detail.