Manager, Payroll

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job : 5951102

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:38 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.

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, over payments, 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,…