Senior Payroll Manager
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
02-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Payroll ManagerDepartment: FinanceReports to: Chief Finance OfficerLocation: Lawrence Public Schools Central OfficeJob Type: Full-Time (230 Days)Welcome to Lawrence Public SchoolsLawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school college and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all Summary:The Senior Payroll Manager controls every facet of district payroll to guarantee timely accurate compensation for all employees. Leading a team of two Payroll Specialists the manager oversees bi weekly payroll processing in MUNIS ensures compliance with tax and retirement regulations and partners with school and district leaders to resolve payroll matters swiftly and Duties & Responsibilities:Payroll Operations Prepare audit and finalize bi weekly payroll for all school employees. Review verify and process employee timesheets and action workflows. Generate and import time and attendance files into & Reporting Monitor adherence to federal state and local tax laws. Submit retirement contribution reports to the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System. Prepare periodic payroll reports for the Chief Financial Officer and other Improvement Evaluate payroll procedures and implement changes to enhance efficiency and internal controls. Maintain payroll tables codes and annual salary updates within Support Serve as primary liaison to the City Payroll Department. Respond to employee inquiries and support principals department heads and staff with payroll issues. Assist collective bargaining teams by providing cost analyses of salary & Reconciliation Contribute to compensation budget development and salary projections. Perform bi-weekly payroll reconciliations and monitor batch accuracy and Skills & Abilities: In depth knowledge of automated payroll systems (MUNIS preferred) and related accounting controls. Ability to design document and enforce payroll procedures. Strong analytical skills for data review reconciliation and budget projections. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills for collaboration with employees vendors and administrators. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other payroll/reporting & Requirements: Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a minimum of five (5) years of progressive payroll management experience. Demonstrated expertise in payroll law tax compliance and internal controls. Supervisory experience preferred. Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the Opportunity EmployerLawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to Range$73892 - $94176Non-Discrimination StatementLawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information disability or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
The Lawrence Public Schools will ensure that ALL students will successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college and/or career ready, by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the develop ... View more
