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Payroll Supervisor

CFS
Hamden, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
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Payroll Supervisor

The Payroll Supervisor is a high‑visibility, critical role responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of all payroll functions. This position carries significant financial, operational, and regulatory responsibility and works collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of payroll operations
  • Ensure accurate and timely bi‑weekly payroll processing in Munis, including deductions, balancing, reconciliation, reporting, and recordkeeping
  • Serve as system administrator and subject‑matter expert for Munis, Frontline Absence Management, Frontline Time & Attendance, PSST, and related platforms
  • Process and review wage, stipend, and benefit changes, ensuring proper authorization and compliance with procedures and policies
  • Prepare, file, and maintain all required federal, state, and agency payroll reports
  • Oversee, train, and support the Benefits Specialist involved in payroll and benefits administration
  • Develop detailed annual payroll budget projections, including step movements, wage increases, stipends, and related payroll costs
  • Participate in budget development and review meetings; prepare payroll cost analyses and provide documentation for audits
  • Respond professionally and confidentially to employee inquiries regarding payroll, compensation, and deductions
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee schedules within Frontline and related systems
  • Coordinate with payroll‑related vendors and external partners as needed
  • Monitor changes in payroll, tax, and benefits laws and regulations, assisting in procedural updates
  • Lead or participate in special projects related to payroll, benefits, and HR as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and relevant HR laws and regulations
  • Solid understanding of accounting/bookkeeping principles; strong mathematical, analytical, and technology skills
  • Ability to manage projects independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in school district or municipal environments
  • Experience with Tyler Technologies platforms (Munis, Infinite Visions)
  • Associate’s degree or higher
  • 5 years of progressively responsible payroll administration experience, including payroll and benefits expertise

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Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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