Supervisor Payroll / Benefits - Business Services

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Director, Fiscal Services, supervises the performance of payroll functions; provides leadership and guidance by training, coordinating, reviewing and assisting in the evaluation of staff; maintains a high level of customer service for the department. Oversee the preparation of complex financial and statistical records and reports related to payroll and benefit functions and assures the timeliness and accuracy of payroll production and benefit transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service in assisting employees with payroll and benefits issues.
• Supervises and participates in the timely preparation and processing of regular, variable and special payrolls, retirement reporting, and benefit transactions.
• Balances and approves payrolls issued; establishes schedules and priorities; develops annual payroll calendars, processing schedules and deadlines for payroll document submission to the payroll and benefits units.
• Develops and maintains payroll and benefits procedure manuals and documents; conducts staff training and plans for the professional development of staff.
• Assists the Director with the management of District benefit programs, including various insurance plans, COBRA, retirement, voluntary deductions, deferred compensation and other benefits.
• Coordinates and maintains all benefit program components including enrollment, orientation, open enrollment schedules and materials and benefit summaries.
• Serves as a liaison with district departments, school sites and county office staff to coordinate payroll and benefit processing.
• Supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; provides consultation and technical expertise to Director, administrators and personnel concerning payroll and benefit processing.
• Responds to inquiries, resolves issues, errors and discrepancies in related reports and statements; participates in audits and assists in the budget development process.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following by the final filing date : Completed Ed-Join Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Two to Three Current Letters of Recommendation.

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Experience

Any combination equivalent to two years of college level coursework in accounting, business or a closely related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience payroll / benefits processing, including supervision or training of others in these areas. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Related experience in a public agency is desirable.

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