Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll operations using the iVisions and Frontline systems ensuring accurate and timely processing of payrolls and payroll reports
• Maintain all payroll records, reports, computations and audits, including an internal control system for the payroll operation and verification, review procedures and update regularly
• Oversee time collection system; verify data entered for processing
• Provide service and assistance to all district employees and retirees in an equity-minded manner
• Work with Fiscal Assistant and participate in the collection of data for all audits
• Manage the calculations and implementation of salary and wage provisions of all collective bargaining units
• Work closely with Human Resources to manage and process benefit-related deductions and adjustments - Workers Compensation, 403b, disability and related items
• Prepare reports and analyze data for payroll balancing, reconciling discrepancies, etc.
• Ensures data integrity within iVisions and other systems
• Aids in completing employer quarterly and year-end tax agency reports (forms 940, 941, W2, 1095C, Unemployment Quarterly etc.)
• Prepares reports and responds to all inquiries as required; performs research on payroll related issues
• Generates a wide range of payroll reports required for District Treasurer including but not limited to payroll registers, bank reports, child support and garnishment reports, vendor reports
• Reconciles, processes and transmits the monthly retirement report to Massachusetts Teachers Retirement system utilizing MyTRS pension software and Plymouth County Retirement system utilizing Pension Technology
• Ensures regular and consistent job attendance to support payroll cycles; highest level of job commitment and work ethic
• Lead, guide, motivate and develop staff members; ensure staff is fully engaged in achieving the mission of the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll management experience preferred
• Ability to comprehend and explain complex policies, procedures, Social Security and Retirement laws, state and local tax laws, rules and regulations with respect to payroll preparation and maintenance of records
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with payroll software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must be well organized and detail oriented