Payroll Manager

PROFILE OF A LIBERTY HILL EDUCATOR 

Liberty Hill ISD Educators are compassionate leaders, effective collaborators, adaptable thinkers, determined problem-solvers, and skilled communicators.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Direct and manage daily payroll activities of the district. Ensure that payroll is delivered in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and in a timely manner. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/Certification  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor Degree in Related Field 
• May substitute years of experience in school district Finance/Payroll for Bachelor’s degree.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and auditing principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in keyboarding and file maintenance.
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing.
• Ability to supervise personnel.

Experience 

• 3 years payroll experience at a high level of responsibility in a school district. 
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Skyward experience preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Payroll

• Direct and control payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls. Ensure adherence to standards and procedures, and take steps to correct problems, delays, and inaccuracies. 
• Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the applicable payment of all benefits and payroll deductions. 
• Ensure accuracy of payroll data input and calculations, balancing each payroll prior to check disbursement. 
• Control payment of all liabilities generated through payroll, including taxes, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) deposits, and insurance.
• Coordinate payroll operations with other accounting and data processing units, confer with other administrative and technical staff regarding changes and new systems, and participate in developing, implementing, and testing procedures.
• Process and resolve direct deposit and other banking interactions.
• Personnel Management.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise payroll staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal.

Administration

• Interface with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding payroll-related issues. Assist with the equitable resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems in the area of payroll.
• Work cooperatively with human resources and business services to process hiring, leave, terminations, and other employment-related issues.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including auditable records.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of payroll specialists.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.