Payroll Manager

School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 74.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee daily payroll operations, ensure timely and accurate processing for all district employees, and maintain compliance with payroll laws. Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, has six years of payroll experience with two years in leadership, and prefers CPP certification and PeopleSoft Payroll proficiency.

This role directs a team, partners with HR, Finance, and IT to improve processes and lead

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Six years of payroll experience.
• Two years of people leadership with accountability.
• Any appropriate combination of education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and district procedures.
• Monitor calendars and deadlines for payroll processing.
• Assist with year-end activities including W-2 processing and audits.
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll discrepancies.
• Supervise and develop payroll staff to maintain high performance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to enhance payroll systems.
• Lead payroll-related projects and process improvements.
• Coordinate annual training for payroll staff.
• Analyze payroll data to support decision-making.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Payroll knowledge

Team management

Communication

Educación

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

Master's degree (preferred)

CPP certification (preferred)

Herramientas

PeopleSoft Payroll

Descripción del empleo

The School District of Lee County is currently hiring a talented Payroll Manager at our district office in Fort Myers, FL.

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.

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.

Compensation range: $74,215.20 - $104,835.60