Midland ISD · 5 hours ago
Director, Payroll
Midland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Director of Payroll to manage payroll-related information for its employees. The role involves processing payrolls, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations while providing support to staff regarding payroll concerns.
Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for the processing of administrative, teacher, clerical, substitute and auxiliary payrolls
Responsible for the processing of employee payroll records and statements received from personnel and other departments
Calculate and process payroll Tax Deposits on a timely basis
Calculate and process special payrolls including various summer school programs and early retirement incentives
Calculate and process sick leave programs including monthly absence deductions
Maintain the appropriate forms and supplies necessary for the payroll department
Responsible for the processing and balancing of the monthly School and Calendar Year-To-Date reports
Process and balance the annual W2 reports and statements for all of the District employees
Maintain custody of previous year’s payroll records
Monitor the delivery of the Direct Deposit tape to the bank for deposit
Assist the other Payroll Department employees in the day-to-day overall payroll functions
Assist the Director of Benefits in maintaining the TRAQS records of all MISD employees
Assist the Director of Support Services in compiling calendars for new school year
Provide assistance to school/campus administrators concerning payroll information and sick leave policies
Provide assistance and problem resolution for District employees regarding all payroll concerns
Provide for an effective two-way communication with staff and board
Provide training to new secretaries and staff regarding the payroll policies and procedures for the District
Assist the Position Control Specialist in compiling the Forecast Conversion tables for the upcoming school year
Responsible for the administration of the Time Clock Plus time keeping system for the district
Analyze the District Sick Leave reporting system recommending changes in reporting and processing of sick leave information onto the database
Supervise job performance of subordinate staff
Develop training options and/or improvement plans in the development of staff to endure the best operation of the department
Process State and Federal reports due on a monthly and quarterly basis for the District
Recover appropriate reimbursements to the District from overpayments made to terminated employees
Coordinate correspondence and payments of Tax Levies and Student Loan garnishments received on behalf of the District employees
Reconcile and submit monthly billings/payments of payroll related payables to various state and local organizations
Process and communicate payday calendars and new payroll schedules to all employees
Formulate, with the Director of Finance, an annual Payroll Director Professional Development Plan
Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics
Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, district appraisal process, and evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance
Provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession; pursue professional development activities; disseminate ideas and information to other professionals
Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel assigned in the payroll office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field preferred or related work experience
Current knowledge of payroll and tax information
Self-motivated
Supervisory experience
Excellent attitude toward serving the employees of Midland ISD
Good communication skills
Computer literate
Ability to work well with a diverse population
Company
Midland ISD
Midland Independent School District
Founded in 1926
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darrell Dodds
Chief Financial Officer
Tucker Durham
Chief Financial Officer
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