Senior Payroll Director - Education

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools seeks a senior payroll administrator to lead the division's payroll strategy, ensuring accurate, timely disbursements and strong internal controls. You will advise senior leadership on regulatory changes to maintain compliance and oversee complex payroll data management for audits and inquiries.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in payroll with supervisory experience, plus knowledge of governmental accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, management or related field with at least five years of payroll experience.
• Supervisory experience in payroll.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience in school or governmental accounting preferred (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Directs comprehensive payroll strategy ensuring accuracy and timely disbursements.
• Advises leadership on regulatory revisions to maintain compliance.
• Leads payroll data management and internal controls for audits.
• Forecasts payroll calendars and optimizes workflows.
• Oversees time and leave systems and wage garnishments and deductions.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
• Mentors payroll staff and drives process improvements.
• Responds to inquiries from School Board and division officials.

Skills

Payroll supervision

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Financial analysis

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, management or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Database tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Hampton City Schools seeks a senior payroll administrator to lead the division's payroll strategy, ensuring accurate, timely disbursements and strong internal controls. You will advise senior leadership on regulatory changes to maintain compliance and oversee complex payroll data management for audits and inquiries.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in payroll with supervisory experience, plus knowledge of governmental accounting practices.