Payroll & Benefits Manager - School District

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the district’s payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, protect confidential information, and support the Finance & Operations team in meeting regulatory requirements. This full‑time exempt position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, verifying time records, reconciling budgets, coordinating benefits deductions, and assisting with annual

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business/finance required.
• 1+ year payroll administration/management experience.
• Knowledge of FLSA, MA Wage/Hour, FMLA.
• Strong customer service and problem-resolution skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer district payroll accurately and timely.
• Verify time records and make correcting entries.
• Reconcile payroll budgets and prepare journal entries.
• Coordinate benefit deductions and 403b/457 plans.
• Assist with annual compensation budgeting.

Skills

Payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

MUNIS

QuickBooks

Budget Sense

Excel

Job description

Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, MA seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the district’s payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, protect confidential information, and support the Finance & Operations team in meeting regulatory requirements. This full‑time exempt position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, verifying time records, reconciling budgets, coordinating benefits deductions, and assisting with annual