Position: Payroll Manager
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Operations and Technology
Supervises: Payroll Clerk
Schedule: Full-Time, 12-Month Position
Salary Range: $ 85,000–95,000, commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Easton, Redding and Region 9 School Districts seek an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately, completely and on time.

The Payroll Manager oversees payroll processing, verification, reconciliation, compliance and internal controls; supervises the Payroll Clerk; and works closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure accurate compensation, timekeeping, benefits and employee information.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage regular, supplemental and correction payrolls for the three districts.
Review salaries, hourly pay, stipends, overtime, differentials and other compensation for accuracy.
Develop and maintain pre-payroll verification and post-payroll reconciliation procedures.
Review payroll registers, taxes, deductions and adjustments and promptly resolve discrepancies.
Serve as the district’s primary operational expert for ADP, including processing, reporting and troubleshooting.
Work with ADP representatives to resolve system and processing issues.
Supervise and support the Payroll Clerk and establish clear workflows, deadlines, controls and backup procedures.
Interpret payroll provisions of collective bargaining agreements, employment contracts and salary schedules.
Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure salary, timekeeping, benefits and employee changes are accurately reflected in payroll.
Oversee federal and state tax withholding, FICA, W-2s and required payroll reporting.
Coordinate payroll deductions and reporting for Connecticut TRB, MERS and other retirement programs.
Work with Finance and Accounts Payable to reconcile and fund pension contributions.
Respond to employee questions regarding compensation, deductions, taxes, retirement contributions and corrections.
Maintain accurate payroll records, confidentiality and written payroll procedures.
Perform other payroll and finance-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial payroll experience.
Minimum five years of progressively responsible payroll, accounting or related financial experience.
Knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, reconciliation and internal controls.
Strong analytical, organizational, technology and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

Preferred

Experience supervising payroll staff.
Connecticut public school, municipal or public-sector payroll experience.
ADP experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Connecticut TRB and MERS.
Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and processing unionized payroll.
Experience with multiple employee groups, salary schedules, stipends and overtime.
Payroll or related professional certification.

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, résumé and supporting materials through the district’s online application system. Salary Range: 85,000–95,000, based on qualifications and relevant experience.

The Easton, Redding and Region 9 School Districts are equal opportunity employers.