Assistant Director, Payroll

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

5d•$91,759•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining payroll records for proper accounting of all payroll processing activities, ensuring the efficient operation of the automated substitute system, and planning, coordinating, and supervising the operations of the Payroll Department. The Assistant Director will provide oversight to departmental and division priorities and projects aligned with the District’s strategic plan, train and evaluate department personnel, and prepare and manage the departmental budget. This role also ensures compliance with state and local laws and School Board Policy, and regularly inspects and analyzes operations to continuously improve procedures, services, and support to schools and work locations. The Assistant Director will identify and resolve District issues, assist in the preparation of internal reports, lead and attend meetings, and perform project management duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in business administration or accounting.
Six years of payroll experience with at least three years at a supervisory level.
Valid Florida driver license.
Knowledge of state and federal rules relating to employee compensation.
Skill in continuous improvement processes such as quality, best practices, and interest-based problem solving.
Organizational, leadership, and managerial skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.
Ability to work with and lead diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain payroll records for proper accounting of all payroll processing activities.
Ensure that the automated substitute system operates in an efficient manner.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the operations of the Payroll Department.
Provide oversight to all departmental and division priorities and projects that assist in achieving the objectives of the District’s strategic plan.
Train, evaluate, and recommend department personnel.
Prepare and effectively manage the departmental budget.
Ensure compliance with state and local laws as well as School Board Policy.
Inspect and analyze operations regularly within the area of assignment to take action to continuously improve procedures, services, and support to schools and work locations and standardize processes.
Identify and resolve District issues with reference to higher authority as may be required for corrective action.
Assist in the preparations and issuance of various internal monthly and annual reports that accurately represent District activities.
Lead and/or attend various meetings to communicate information; advise, recommend, and make presentations developed to present technical proposals/plans/documentation.
Perform project management duties, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating, and determine and deploy resources required to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring project objectives are fulfilled.
Maintain payroll records according to state requirements and School Board Policy.