Payroll Services Manager: Accurate and Compliant Leadership

ReNEW Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified invites applications for a Manager of Payroll Services. The role partners with Human Resources, district administrators, and site staff to oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely pay and regulatory compliance across the district.

You will supervise payroll personnel, drive process improvements, and support audits and reporting. Strong leadership and data-informed decision making are essential in this district environment.

Qualifications

• Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position.
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors.
• Current administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of district payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state payroll laws, retirement reporting requirements, tax regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and district policies.
• Implement and monitor payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard district resources and promote operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Fiscal Services, district departments, and school sites to ensure employee compensation data and benefits are accurate and properly authorized.
• Review, reconcile, and analyze payroll records, deductions, taxes, and related financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to payroll staff, fiscal services staff, and district employees regarding payroll processes, systems, and requirements.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, audits, and reconciliations and coordinate with auditors, governmental agencies, and retirement systems to ensure compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
• Provide support to Fiscal Services staff in daily operations

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Staff development

Job description

San José Unified invites applications for a Manager of Payroll Services. The role partners with Human Resources, district administrators, and site staff to oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely pay and regulatory compliance across the district.

You will supervise payroll personnel, drive process improvements, and support audits and reporting. Strong leadership and data-informed decision making are essential in this district environment.