Manager, Payroll

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps Manager, Payroll This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education Job Details Job ID: 5951102 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:38 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Six years of progressively responsible payroll experience. Two years of experience leading the work of others by providing guidance and motivation while establishing goals and expectations of accountability. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Payroll experience in a large public school district or other government entity. Experience developing and delivering training presentations and programs. Proficiency with Peoplesoft Payroll module. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP). Experience managing payroll-related projects, implementations, or process improvement initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements including FLSA, IRS, and wage garnishments. Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and reconciliation, internal controls, and audit practices. Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and public-sector compensation practices. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others. Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations within a diverse work environment and willing to contribute to a team effort. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Ability to think critically, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure. Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved. Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and/or develop appropriate alternatives where applicable. Ability to establish goals and objectives. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all district employees. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and district procedures. Monitor payroll processing calendars and ensure all deadlines are met. Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing, tax reporting, and audits. Serve as the primary escalation point to research and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, overpayments, and employee compensation issues. Supervise, train, evaluate, and support payroll staff to ensure effective departmental performance and professional growth. Establish work priorities, monitor productivity, and ensure high-quality customer service standards are maintained. Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend solutions to improve workflow, accuracy, automation, and internal controls. Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology to enhance payroll systems and ensure seamless integration of payroll data across systems. Develop and maintain payroll procedures, workflows, documentation, and internal controls. Lead the implementation of payroll-related special projects, system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives. Analyze payroll data and trends to support operational decision-making and compliance efforts. Coordinate districtwide annual training events, professional development opportunities, and procedural refreshers for school and department payroll support staff. Monitor changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices and communicate updates In a timely manner. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Job Information U15, $74,208.00, 40 hours, 255 days Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience Position Type: Full-time Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping Job Requirements Contact Information Human Resources 2855 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, Florida 33966 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr The School District of Lee County