Reporting to
the Director of Finance, the Associate Director, Payroll & Benefits
provides strategic leadership, vision, and guidance to the school district’s
Payroll and Benefits function servicing 13,000+ employees within a large,
unionized environment. The Associate Director, Payroll & Benefits oversees
the Manager, Payroll, as well as the Payroll and Benefits team responsible for
administering payroll and benefits services for all District personnel with
quality, accuracy, and timeliness while adhering to related legal, contractual,
and policy compliance requirements.
This leader
will monitor, train/educate, undertake payroll/benefits transformation
projects, offer specialized knowledge regarding all regulatory and contractual
requirements related to payroll/benefits, manage payroll risks, and adhere to
statutory requirements. They will build and maintain productive relationships
with all stakeholders, including Payroll and Benefits staff, Human Resources,
and other internal and external customers. The position is also responsible for
continuous improvement in processes, technology and seeks to ensure efficient
structures are developed and implemented in a manner that allows for the
efficient operations of the Payroll and Benefits department.
Through a
lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion this position will champion a culture
in which teamwork, collaboration, boldness, and innovation are expected. The
Associate Director will lead by example with regard to effective communication
with District colleagues to provide a high level of customer service,
cross-organizational cooperation, and reliance on clear standards of
professional and ethical conduct. The position also provides some accounting
and systems support to the Finance and Budget departments.
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