Payroll Operations Supervisor

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Supervising Payroll Clerk for the Office of Payroll. The role involves directing payroll and payroll/personnel functions, supervising staff, and ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing regular and overtime payrolls, and coordinating with internal and external units. Strong knowledge of payroll procedures and English communication are essential, with a focus on accuracy

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in work involving payroll processing or payroll and personnel work.
• Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Independently consults with representatives of the internal or external units or agencies to exchange information, discuss problems, and develop solutions.
• Supervises, and/or reviews and checks payroll or payroll and personnel records, statements, documents, certificates, US Savings Bond registers, or time and attendance records.
• Provides assignments and instructions to Payroll Clerks and other clerical employees, and supervises the performance of their work.
• Prepares and checks regular, supplemental and overtime payrolls; adds or deletes employees as required; makes other appropriate changes such as union deductions, taxes, charities, pension and savings bonds.
• Trains new employees to perform the work of the unit.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of the records and files.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Staff supervision

Arithmetic calculations

English communication

Office methods

Job description

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Supervising Payroll Clerk for the Office of Payroll. The role involves directing payroll and payroll/personnel functions, supervising staff, and ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing regular and overtime payrolls, and coordinating with internal and external units. Strong knowledge of payroll procedures and English communication are essential, with a focus on accuracy