Senior Director of Payroll Services for Education

TrulyHired; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking an experienced leader to direct and manage the Payroll Services Department, ensuring accurate and timely payrolls for the district. You will supervise managers, oversee budgets, and drive staff development while coordinating with schools, administration, and external agencies.

The role requires a strong background in payroll laws, executive decision making, and exceptional communication skills to maintain high customer satisfaction across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience with supervisory duties in business administration or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable payroll taxes, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all payroll services activities to support GCPS vision, mission, and goals.
• Provide administrative leadership to the Payroll Services Department.
• Direct payroll policy and procedure updates to comply with mandates.
• Oversee program development and implementation for Payroll Services.
• Direct customer support and service for the department.
• Direct processing of all payrolls for the district.
• Direct all reporting for the payroll accounting system.
• Direct the leave accounting system and related payroll processes.
• Promote the Payroll Services Department as a vital part of the financial support system.
• Direct processing of the GRS payroll and retirement-related payroll tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Organization

Problem-solving

Leadership experience

Payroll taxes knowledge

Effective communication

Executive decision making

Information analysis

Payroll Services department knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is seeking an experienced leader to direct and manage the Payroll Services Department, ensuring accurate and timely payrolls for the district. You will supervise managers, oversee budgets, and drive staff development while coordinating with schools, administration, and external agencies.

The role requires a strong background in payroll laws, executive decision making, and exceptional communication skills to maintain high customer satisfaction across the