Payroll Specialist - District Office (2024-25 SY)

$49,504 - $54,662/Yr

Tolleson Union High School District - Tolleson, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Tolleson, AZ

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist position at Tolleson Union High School District is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of payroll and payroll-related information. This role involves generating payroll checks in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements, maintaining confidential employee records, and providing support to department activities. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Compile statistical and payroll data from various sources for summaries and compliance.
• Inform staff and outside parties about procedural and program requirements for payroll administration.
• Input data for new hires and current employees using various software systems to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll information, files, and records to ensure documentation availability and compliance.
• Monitor payroll activities and components to ensure compliance with financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Participate in meetings and training for information gathering and job function performance.
• Prepare written materials and electronic payroll information for documentation and compliance purposes.
• Process payroll-related data for timely payment and check generation.
• Reconcile payroll account balances to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Research discrepancies in payroll information to ensure accuracy before processing.
• Resolve discrepancies with payroll and benefit information to ensure record accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries regarding payroll procedures and provide necessary information.
• Support the Payroll Accounting Manager in completing payroll operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a Department of Public Safety (DPS) Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials and information.
• Excellent telephone skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $23.80 to $26.28.
• Twelve-month assignment with annual evaluation.