Senior Payroll Specialist: Lead Payroll Ops & Compliance

Chesterfield County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee the calculation, payment and reconciliation of contracted wages for thousands of employees. You will supervise the payroll team, ensure timely processing, and resolve inquiries related to wages, deductions and retirements.

This role requires advanced knowledge of payroll policies, GAAP, and government regulations, plus proficiency with mainframe and modern office tools.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of payroll policies and regulations.
• Ability to organize data and reconcile reports accurately.
• Experience with timekeeping, deductions and wage calculations.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex wage calculations for contracted employees.
• Oversees payroll processing, audits batches and ensures accuracy.
• Handles deductions, garnishments and retro salary adjustments.
• Responds to employee inquiries and provides documentation on pay.
• Trains staff and enforces compliance with relevant laws.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Associates Degree in Business

Payroll certification (FPC/CPP) preferred

3 years college coursework in Business/Accounting or 5 years accounting experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Mainframe systems

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee the calculation, payment and reconciliation of contracted wages for thousands of employees. You will supervise the payroll team, ensure timely processing, and resolve inquiries related to wages, deductions and retirements.

This role requires advanced knowledge of payroll policies, GAAP, and government regulations, plus proficiency with mainframe and modern office tools.