Cheshire Public Schools · 1 week ago
Payroll Supervisor / Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$37.34/hr - $37.34/hr
5+ years expCheshire Public Schools is responsible for the education of its community and is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to manage district payroll operations. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with various departments within the school district.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the district’s payroll operations
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll through Munis, including employee compensation, payroll and benefit deductions, balancing, reconciliation, reporting, and recordkeeping
Serve as the system administrator and subject-matter expert for payroll-related systems, including Munis, Frontline Absence Management, Frontline Time & Attendance, PSST, and related platforms
Process and review wage, stipend, and benefit changes in Munis, ensuring all actions are properly authorized and compliant with established procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and Board of Education policies
Prepare, file, and maintain all required federal, state, and agency payroll reports and filings in a timely and accurate manner
Provide oversight, training, and supervision to the Benefits Specialist supporting payroll and benefits administration
Develop detailed annual payroll budget projections, including calculations for contractual step movements, general wage increases, stipends, and other payroll-related costs
Participate in internal budget development and review meetings; prepare payroll cost analyses; and provide payroll and financial documentation in support of the Town’s annual audit
Respond professionally and confidentially to employee inquiries related to payroll, compensation, and benefit deductions
Maintain accurate employee payroll records and work schedules within Frontline and related systems
Coordinate and communicate with payroll-related vendors and external partners, as necessary
Monitor changes in payroll, tax, and benefits laws and regulations, and assist in implementing procedural updates to ensure continued compliance
Participate in and/or lead special projects and related duties in payroll, benefits, and human resources as assigned by the Human Resources Manager, Chief Operating Officer, or Superintendent of Schools
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and applicable human resources laws and regulations
Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles, with excellent mathematical, analytical, and technology skills
Ability to independently manage special projects and programs, exercise sound judgment within assigned areas of responsibility, and appropriately identify when guidance or approval is required from the Human Resources Manager or other administrators
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities
Preferred
Experience in a school district and/or municipal environment
Experience working with Tyler Technologies products, including Munis and/or Infinite Visions
Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, including a strong understanding of payroll and benefits administration
Benefits
Full Benefits Provided including excellent Medical, Dental and Retirement Plans.
Company
Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire Public Schools is a higher education company that offers primary and secondary education for students.
Founded in 2018Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-05
Government Technology US
2025-09-12
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