Senior Payroll Director: District Operations & Compliance

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Director of Payroll to oversee payroll operations and ensure accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes auditing monthly processes, calculating back payments and adjustments, and collaborating with the Assistant Finance Officer of Workforce Management & Payroll.

The director will lead staff, ensure data integrity between HRIS and payroll systems, and drive efficiency in payroll workflows within a school district context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Audit monthly payroll processes and ensure accuracy of each payroll cycle.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff and programs.
• Oversee day-to-day payroll system operations and ensure compliance with laws and Board policies.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll audit

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Payroll analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Orbit Retirement System

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Director of Payroll to oversee payroll operations and ensure accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes auditing monthly processes, calculating back payments and adjustments, and collaborating with the Assistant Finance Officer of Workforce Management & Payroll.

The director will lead staff, ensure data integrity between HRIS and payroll systems, and drive efficiency in payroll workflows within a school district context.