DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCostco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
The District is home to dedicated and talented employees passionate about providing the best educational experience possible for a student population of approximately 18,500 per semester. As a recognized educational leader in the State, the District serves an extremely diverse community, with Hispanic/Latino students comprising 44% and Asian/Pacific Islander students 32% of the enrollment. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence, fosters understanding, and creates an inclusive and supportive work environment for employees, students, and the community it serves.
About the Role
The District Manager, Payroll serves as a key leader within the Administrative Services division, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor. This full-time, 12-month classified management position is designed to plan, develop, and organize the operations of District payroll and records administration services. The role exists to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions in strict accordance with applicable laws, guidelines, and reporting mandates.
In this position, you will manage the integrity of payroll processing systems, overseeing everything from pay calculations and retirement reporting to the maintenance of confidential employee records. You will provide essential training and consultation to staff on payroll-related areas and interact with ITSS to develop and enhance departmental computing systems. The role requires a strategic approach to managing plans and policies that reflect the District's mission, including auditing payroll information, resolving complex discrepancies, and overseeing year-end closing processes and annual audits.
Hiring Process
To be considered for this position, please visit the District's website and apply online at the following link: https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com/
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
The District is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We require demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of groups historically underrepresented. Successful candidates will be able to integrate diversity into their major duties or demonstrate equivalent transferable skills to do so.
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Costco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
San Jose, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePlan, develop, and organize daily payroll department operations and administration services
- check_circleCoordinate presentations for the Board of Trustees and represent the District in external meetings
- check_circleIntegrate and evaluate payroll systems to ensure accurate tax, salary, and leave calculations
- check_circleOversee retirement reporting processes, contributions, and compliance with pension system policies
- check_circleManage, review, and approve payroll transactions including pay, benefits, taxes, and deductions
- check_circleDevelop and administer the department budget, forecasting funds for staffing and equipment
- check_circlePrepare and distribute mandated reports while participating in annual payroll audits and reconciliations
- check_circleManage staff performance, including hiring, training, counseling, and disciplinary actions
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or closely related field
- verifiedFour years of progressively responsible payroll experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience supervising payroll in a public sector agency with multiple bargaining units or a higher-education institution.
Benefits & Perks
check_circle100% District-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependentscheck_circleDistrict-paid life insurance for employee and eligible dependentscheck_circleLong-term disability and income protection plancheck_circleEmployee assistance program (Anthem EAP)26.81% District pension contribution to CalPERS
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Payroll Operations, Payroll Accounting, Retirement Reporting, Calpers, Calstrs, Hris, Enterprise Technology, Payroll Software, Spreadsheets, Budget Preparation.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
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Day-to-day, the DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL at San José - Evergreen Community College District will plan, develop, and organize daily payroll department operations and administration services; coordinate presentations for the board of trustees and represent the district in external meetings; integrate and evaluate payroll systems to ensure accurate tax, salary, and leave calculations; and oversee retirement reporting processes, contributions, and compliance with pension system policies.
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To qualify for the DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL at San José - Evergreen Community College District position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or closely related field; and Four years of progressively responsible payroll experience.
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DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL at San José - Evergreen Community College District is based in Costco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States. This is a on-site role.
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San José - Evergreen Community College District has listed this DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL role as on-site.
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DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL at San José - Evergreen Community College District typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL at San José - Evergreen Community College District include Payroll Operations; Payroll Accounting; Retirement Reporting; Calpers; Calstrs; Hris; Enterprise Technology; and Payroll Software.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
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DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL at San José - Evergreen Community College District is part of the Accounting & Finance job category on Recrutus.