"Payroll and Benefits Supervisor"

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Perform a variety of high-level professional, confidential, and technical payroll and benefits tasks, including but not limited to: payroll preparations, payroll reconciliations, payroll tax reconciliations and required governmental reporting, PERS and STRS reporting, payroll accounting and reporting, payroll deductions and payroll vendor account reconciliations and payments, garnishment withholdings, settlement payments, employee pension plans withholdings and reporting, analysis and compliance with insurance agreements and rates, and benefits compliance; ensure that programs are operating within the appropriate fiscal parameters and remain in compliance with District collective bargaining agreements and local, state, and federal legal requirements; organize, coordinate and implement configuration to District enterprise resource planning system; coordinate assigned activities and events at the District and college levels; exercise good judgment in the application and interpretation of complex rules, regulations and procedures related to payroll and benefits; and ensure the timely and accurate preparation and disbursement of a variety of records, reports and payment forms related to payroll and benefits, including monthly remittances related to the District's employee health and welfare programs and employee pay warrants; operate as the compliance subject matter lead and provide resolution to complicated payroll issues; assist in development of policies and procedures related to payroll and benefits; provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Payroll and Benefits Manager; and coordinate with the Orange County Department of Education as needed.

To foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the District; lead by example; actively participate in and support district-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive general direction from the Payroll and Benefits Manager.

Exercise direct supervision over payroll and benefits technical and functional staff as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

In coordination with the Payroll and Benefits Manager, plan, develop, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the payroll and benefits programs, services, operations and activities of the District, including classified and academic payroll and employee benefits payments; assume responsibility for multiple, monthly payroll system processes to generate payroll files; investigate and correct payroll problems.

Research, evaluate and recommend benefit options to reduce costs and ensure cost effectiveness of employee benefit programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum five years of increasingly responsible payroll experience including, payroll systems management, retirement/pension compliance and reporting, tax compliance, and benefit administration, preferably in the public sector.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California driver's license. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certificate from American Payroll Association is preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Close Date: January 12, 2026

Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Range 13 of the District Management Team Salary Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (evening and weekends as needed)

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12