Payroll Department Lead - Districtwide Operations

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking an Assistant Director of Payroll in Fort Myers, Florida. The role oversees payroll operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with the district's strategic goals.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, 6 years payroll experience with 3 in supervisory roles, and a valid Florida driver license. Compensation details vary by education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in business administration or accounting.
• Six years of payroll experience with at least three years at a supervisory level.
• Valid Florida driver license.
• Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll records for proper accounting of all payroll processing activities.
• Ensure that the automated substitute system operates in an efficient manner.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operations of the Payroll Department.
• Provide oversight to all departmental and division priorities and projects that align with the District’s strategic plan.
• Train, evaluate, and recommend department personnel.
• Prepare and manage the departmental budget effectively.
• Ensure compliance with state and local laws and School Board Policy.
• Inspect and analyze operations to improve procedures, services and support to schools and locations.

Skills

Payroll management

Supervisory experience

Payroll regulations

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

The School District of Lee County is seeking an Assistant Director of Payroll in Fort Myers, Florida. The role oversees payroll operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with the district's strategic goals.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, 6 years payroll experience with 3 in supervisory roles, and a valid Florida driver license. Compensation details vary by education and experience.