Payroll Manager

Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller; Tamiami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Wellness plans

Generous leave time

Florida Retirement System pension

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Payroll Department is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for payroll processing for the Clerk’s Office, county government, and the Supervisor of Elections. This visible leadership role offers the chance to make a meaningful community impact in Naples.

You will supervise staff, set payroll policies, ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Four years of payroll experience.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the auditing and issuance of timely payroll disbursements.
• Ensure compliance with Florida statutes, Clerk’s office, County, and Supervisor of Elections policies.
• Comply with regulations of SSA, IRS, Florida Retirement System, Department of Labor and related grant agencies.
• Provide technical leadership, assign and supervise staff work, and offer guidance on payroll matters.
• Develop, administer, and enhance payroll policies and procedures.
• Interface with Human Resources, County departments, third parties, and other Constitutional Officers.
• Handle complex payroll assignments and provide organization-wide technical support.
• Maintain high ethical standards and exercise independent judgement.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)

Payroll experience (4+ years)

Supervisory experience (2+ years)

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

Job description

The Collier County Clerk’s Office Payroll department is growing to better serve our customers. Responsible for processing payroll for the Clerk’s Office, Collier County government, and the Collier County Supervisor of Elections, our department is seeking an experienced and dynamic payroll Manager to build upon recent advancements and continue shaping a high-performing, forward-thinking payroll team.

This is a highly visible leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while serving the community of Naples.

The Payroll Manager plans, manages, directs, and oversees all programs, activities, and operations associated with the Clerk’s Payroll department. This leader will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and superior service delivery. Key responsibilities for this position are:

• Oversee the auditing and issuance of timely payroll disbursements
• Ensure compliance with
  1. Florida statutes
  2. Clerk’s office, County, and Supervisor of Elections policies
  3. Regulations of Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Services, Florida Retirement System, Department of Labor and related grant agencies
• Provide technical leadership, assign and supervise staff work, and offer expert guidance to managers and employees on payroll matters
• Develop, administer, and enhance payroll policies and procedures
• Interface and collaborate with Human Resources, County departments, third parties, and other Constitutional Officers
• Handling complex payroll assignments and provide organization-wide technical support
• Maintain the highest organizational and professional ethical standards
• Exercise independent judgement with broad latitude for initiative and decision-making

Why Join the Clerk’s Office?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact promoting accountability, transparency, and public trust, this is your opportunity.

At the Collier County Clerk’s Office, our work is more than a job, it is a calling. Our employees take an oath to serve and uphold the Constitution"of the United States and the State of Florida. Every day, we deliver essential services to our community while fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.

You will have the opportunity to serve in a vibrant community known as one of the best places to work, live, and play.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Four years of payroll experience
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Total Rewards

A career at the Clerk Office includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Cost-effective wellness plans
• Generous leave time
• Excellent retirement and pension plans through the Florida Retirement System)
• Career advancement opportunities