Director of Human Resources and Payroll Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Director of Human Resources and Payroll Midfield City Midfield, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$74.2K – $97.8K a year 10 hours ago Qualifications 5 years Employment & labor law Bachelor’s degree Human resources Payroll Business Administration NextGen Human Resources Senior level

Leadership Full Job Description Director of Human Resources and Payroll General Information:

The Midfield City Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. “No person shall be denied employment or be excluded from participation in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex race, religion, natural origin, color or age.” Reports to:

Superintendent Position Summary:

The Human Resources and Payroll Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational functions of the HR and payroll departments. This role ensures the organization’s human capital management aligns with business goals and that employees are paid accurately and on time. The Director leads workforce planning, employee relations, compensation and benefits, payroll processing, compliance and talent development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives. Acts as a strategic advisor to senior management on key organizational and human capital matters. Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention and performance. 2. Human Resources Operations Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training and development, performance management and offboarding. Design and implement policies and procedures that promote a fair, inclusive and productive workplace. Monitor HR metrics and generate reports to track performance and trends. 3. Payroll Administration Supervise payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate and compliant payroll transactions. Maintain payroll systems and records, and ensure compliance with tax regulations and labor laws. Liaise with Finance and IT to integrate HR/payroll systems with accounting and payroll platforms. 4. Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Manage audits both internal and external, related to HR and payroll activities. Handle sensitive employee relations issues, investigations and disciplinary actions. 5. Compensation and Benefits Analyze market trends to ensure alignment with industry benchmarks. Administer health, retirement, and wellness programs in collaboration with external vendors. 6. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. 5+ years of progressive HR and payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. In-depth knowledge of Nextgen as it relates to payroll. Strong knowledge of employment and payroll laws and regulations Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. High integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary Range:

Salary is based on board-approved salary schedule based on rank, certification and experience.

Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated according to the provisions of the Board’s policy on personnel evaluation. Procedure for

Applying:

Applicants must submit their application through

Alabama Hire True:

Alabama True Hire Job Openings. Any questions should be directed to the Human Resources Coordinator at 205-923-2262. Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit to legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (HB 402 ACT 99-361) Alabama Legislature.