Public Sector Payroll Lead

Frederick County Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Local Government in Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to oversee countywide payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with all applicable laws. This role supervises payroll staff and collaborates with Human Resources to integrate employee data and benefits.

The position emphasizes internal controls, complex reporting, garnishments, and year-end processes, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements through

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience in a professional setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of payroll and timekeeping experience, preferably in the public sector.
• CPP or equivalent payroll certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in implementing payroll best practices, efficient processes, and internal controls.
• Plan, direct, and process semi-monthly payroll for full-time and part-time employees.
• Interpret and apply federal and state payroll tax regulations, including taxable fringe benefits, and advise management accordingly.
• Prepare and review complex payroll reports, reconciliations, accounting records, tax filings, deposits, and year-end reporting, including W-2s.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues and implement corrective procedures.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate integration of employee, payroll, and benefit data.
• Administer garnishments, deferred compensation, optional benefits, cafeteria plans, VRS contributions, life insurance, and related reporting.
• Maintain payroll records and procedures in compliance with applicable laws.
• Assist with audits and payroll system enhancements, including testing, implementation, and process improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable employment and payroll laws, including FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, and state provisions related to public safety employees.
• Provide guidance to departments on payroll matters and oversee timesheet processing and reconciliation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Payroll regulations

Garnishments

Internal controls

Reports & tax filings

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Public sector payroll experience

Job description

Frederick County Local Government in Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to oversee countywide payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with all applicable laws. This role supervises payroll staff and collaborates with Human Resources to integrate employee data and benefits.

The position emphasizes internal controls, complex reporting, garnishments, and year-end processes, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements through