Payroll Manager (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR) Tucson Unified School District

•3.5 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $70,687.97

•$82,070.86 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Payroll tax Management Payroll tax processing Word processing Spreadsheets Employment & labor law English State tax Supervising experience GAAP Accounting standards Productivity software Federal Income Tax Law Full Job Description Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today! SUMMARY The Payroll Manager directs, supervises, manages, plans, develops, interprets and implements payroll and compensation programs and activities. This position ensures consistent application and compliance with District policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal and state regulations legislation. The Payroll Manager ensures the payroll process is complete and accurate. See full job description here!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Management, Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or related field Five (5) years professional payroll experience Three (3) years supervisory experience Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education Knowledge of Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP Experience with Federal and State employment tax laws and regulations Knowledge and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet programs Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE FBI

fingerprint background check Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Infinite Visions System experience American Payroll Association (APA) certification

•Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Experience in salary administration, payroll, benefits and retirement policies and procedures, especially with the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

COMMENTS

Effective:

2026-2027

SCHOOL YEAR Location:

District Office

•220 W 6th

Street Classification:

Exempt Coordinator FTE:

1.0

•8 hours per day

Work Calendar:

12 month Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position. Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.