Payroll Operations Director II — Compliance & Timely Pay

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Senior Officer - Payroll & Benefits to direct and manage daily payroll operations across the district, ensuring timely and accurate processing. The role requires strong knowledge of state and federal payroll laws and advanced Excel skills, with experience supervising staff.

You will report to the Senior Officer - Payroll & Benefits, based in Fort Worth, TX. The position offers a competitive salary range aligned with public education standards and Exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting or related experience.
• Experience with payroll systems and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily payroll activities and validate timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and accurate payroll calculations.
• Develop payroll calendars and oversee standard procedures for pay periods and paydays.
• Coordinate payroll operations with HR, accounting, and IT; implement new systems as needed.
• Supervise staff, provide performance evaluations, and manage workload distribution.
• Prepare auditable payroll reports and maintain necessary records.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Accounting principles

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Payroll software

Job description

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Senior Officer - Payroll & Benefits to direct and manage daily payroll operations across the district, ensuring timely and accurate processing. The role requires strong knowledge of state and federal payroll laws and advanced Excel skills, with experience supervising staff.

You will report to the Senior Officer - Payroll & Benefits, based in Fort Worth, TX. The position offers a competitive salary range aligned with public education standards and Exempt status.