Compensation and Benefits Director jobs in Knoxville, TN

Knox County Schools

Finance

Director of Compensation

Job Summary

The Director of Compensation will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely compensation processing for a diverse workforce of 10,000 full and part-time employees within a public preK-12 school district in Tennessee.

Essential Functions/Job Duties

Leadership and Management:

● Lead and manage a team of staff members within the payroll department.

● Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure optimal performance and professional development of the team.

● Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Compensation Strategy:

● Develop, implement, and manage compensation strategies and programs aligned with the school district's objectives.

● Conduct regular reviews of compensation structures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, and payroll-related regulations.

Payroll Operations:

● Oversee all aspects of the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the disbursement of salaries and wages, including applicable payroll related deductions..

● Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate employee records related to compensation and benefits.

● Collaborate with HR and IT to explore automated solutions to maximize efficiencies and productivity.

Compliance and Regulations:

● Stay informed about and ensure compliance with payroll taxes, Department of Labor wage hour requirements, and other relevant regulations.

Finance

Director of Compensation

● Work closely with legal and compliance teams to address any issues and changes in legislation affecting compensation.

Financial Management:

● Collaborate with the finance team to monitor and manage payroll expenditures , ensuring cost-effectiveness, accurate accounting, and alignment with overall financial goals within approved budgetary levels.

● Collaborate with the CFO and finance team on financial reporting and analysis related to compensation.

Qualifications:

● A bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.

● Proven leadership experience, preferably in a large and complex organization (5 plus years of managerial experience preferred).

● In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and Department of Labor wage hour requirements (especially as they relate to the public education sector).

● Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

● Experience working with enterprise ERP payroll systems.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

● Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

● Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,632.00 - $112,112.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person