Senior Payroll & Benefits Supervisor

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Supervisor to oversee payroll and benefits staff, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. The role acts as a liaison with Human Resources and focuses on process improvement and data integrity.

The position requires 5+ years in payroll/benefits and 3+ years in a supervisory role, with strong Microsoft Office and payroll software skills. Applicants should have district or government experience and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred or comparable certification in payroll or benefits.
• Minimum of 5 years payroll and benefits experience.
• Minimum of 3 years payroll or benefits supervisor experience.
• Related experience in school district or comparable governmental environment preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and experience required, particularly in Microsoft Office products and payroll software applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Payroll and Benefits staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Interpret day-to-day payroll objectives and run operational practices.
• Liaise with Human Resources on employee pay and benefits and monitor workloads.
• Identify process improvements and set standards for new processes.
• Manage HRIS/Payroll, Time & Attendance configurations and compliance.
• Support audits related to payroll and benefits and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Education

Bachelor degree or related certification

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Time & Attendance systems

Job description

Independence School District is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Supervisor to oversee payroll and benefits staff, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. The role acts as a liaison with Human Resources and focuses on process improvement and data integrity.

The position requires 5+ years in payroll/benefits and 3+ years in a supervisory role, with strong Microsoft Office and payroll software skills. Applicants should have district or government experience and excellent communication abilities.