Payroll Manager

EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations on-site in East Hartford, CT. The role focuses on accurate, timely payments, deductions, garnishments, and tax compliance for all district employees.

The ideal candidate brings strong payroll software and Excel skills, data management expertise, and a track record of process improvements within a school district or public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll administration skills with end-to-end processing experience.
• Knowledge of garnishments and payroll taxes, compliance with regulations.
• Experience managing employee benefits related to payroll, deductions, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Excel, data management expertise.
• Attention to detail, analytical abilities, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with staff and leaders.
• Experience in a school district or public sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations for all district employees.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administer deductions, garnishments, and taxes.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance to support compensation and benefits.
• Resolve payroll-related inquiries in a professional manner.
• Maintain payroll systems and records; support audits and reporting.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity.

Skills

Payroll administration

Garnishments

Payroll taxes

Benefits payroll

Excel

Data management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Job description

Company Description

East Hartford Public Schools is dedicated to creating schools that are the pride of the community by delivering a high-quality learning experience for every child, every day. Staff members are supported by core institutional beliefs that emphasize the impact of their expectations, efforts, and continuous professional growth. The district promotes strong, positive relationships among home, school, and students as the foundation for solving challenges and achieving exceptional outcomes. East Hartford Public Schools values collaboration, innovation, and a student-centered focus, and encourages interested individuals to explore current opportunities through its online application system.

Role Description

The Payroll Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in East Hartford, CT, responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of the district’s payroll operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves administering payroll deductions, garnishments, and taxes, coordinating with Human Resources and Finance to support employee compensation and benefits, and resolving payroll-related inquiries in a professional and timely manner. The Payroll Manager will also maintain payroll systems and records, support audits and reporting requirements, and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in payroll administration and payroll management, with experience overseeing end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse employee population.
• Knowledge of garnishments and payroll taxes, including compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience managing employee benefits as they relate to payroll, including deductions, contributions, and reconciliation with benefits providers.
• Proficiency with payroll software and related HR/finance systems, along with strong Excel and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with staff, administrators, and external partners.
• Prior experience in a school district, public sector, or unionized environment is beneficial.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.