Payroll Specialist

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage daily payroll activities of the district. Ensure that payroll and tasks are delivered in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and in a timely manner.  

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-high school education highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting, auditing principles, and human resource practices.
• Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations surrounding the Teacher Retirement System, health care benefits, required reporting, etc.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality as appropriate under the law and applicable rules and policies regarding payroll and HR matters.
• Proficiency skills in keyboarding and file maintenance.
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases and do word processing.

Experience

• Three years of payroll experience at a high level of responsibility.