Senior Payroll Lead - Travel & FMLA Specialist

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District is seeking a Lead Payroll Technician, Travel and FMLA in Marietta, GA. This role leads monthly payroll processing, travel reimbursements, and FMLA-related adjustments within Payroll Services, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years payroll experience, and strong Excel and math skills. The position is exempt, monthly pay, and reports to the Assistant Director of Payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency required; 2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college, combination may meet degree
• 3+ years payroll/accounting experience
• Advanced Excel and math aptitude; strong written and verbal communication skills
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some requirements

Responsibilities

• Leads Leave and Travel - assists monthly Payroll Technicians and Travel Representative with processing monthly payroll
• Assists with monthly payroll condition management regarding leave employees
• Processes annual sick leave bank enrollment and follow up; maintains critical illness leave bank log
• Works with payroll time keyers to ensure posting of all leave for employees on FMLA, PPL, WC and other types of official leave
• Reviews and adds adjusting entries to paychecks for monthly employees on FMLA, PPL, WC or other official leave
• Reconciles monthly pay for employees returning to work from leave
• Answers questions regarding gross pay, payroll deductions, leave for employees paid monthly
• Reconciles and processes county travel documentation per District guidelines; communicates with internal and external departments
• Assists with bookkeeper trainings, communication and maintenance of all travel documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

Skills

Advanced Excel

Written and oral communication

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency

Tools

Payroll software

Travel reimbursement system

Job description

The Cobb County School District is seeking a Lead Payroll Technician, Travel and FMLA in Marietta, GA. This role leads monthly payroll processing, travel reimbursements, and FMLA-related adjustments within Payroll Services, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years payroll experience, and strong Excel and math skills. The position is exempt, monthly pay, and reports to the Assistant Director of Payroll.