Central Office_ Manager I, Payroll (Finance)

Position Type :

Finance / Manager I, Payroll

Date Posted : 11 / 7 / 2025

Location : Finance

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Payroll Manager I.

Salary Grade / Schedule : Unified 128

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title : Manager I, Payroll

Under limited supervision, maintains payroll processes for the DeKalb County School System.

Essential Functions :

• Supervises and trains payroll staff, ensuring appropriate checks and balances for accurate and legally compliant payroll operations.
• Provides technical expertise to the department, working on issues that require an in-depth knowledge of the functional area.
• Manages regular payroll processing cycles, including semi-monthly and special runs, while facilitating the process for unique or out-of-cycle employee situations and payments as needed.
• Reviews, adjusts, and develops payroll-related systems, guidelines, and procedures to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with Human Resources and other relevant departments as necessary.
• Generates reports for management review to aid in decision-making processes and advises on strategic planning related to payroll operations.
• Handles transactions such as adjustments, manual checks, voids or stop payments, ACH reversals deductions, reimbursements, and tax records.
• Responds to inquiries, concerns, or complaints within areas of responsibility, maintaining a high level of service for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with the interpretation of new or revised regulations or laws related to payroll across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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