Payroll Specialist - SPARCC

Stark County Educational Service Center - North Canton, OH

Full-time

North Canton, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at SPARCC is responsible for managing payroll operations for educational entities within the consortium. This role involves data entry, payroll processing, tax calculations, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The specialist will work under the direction of the SPARCC Director(s) and is expected to support multiple entities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input employee information, including hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and benefits.
• Process time sheets, track employee absences, and calculate overtime pay.
• Prepare and process payroll checks or direct deposits, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Calculate and withhold federal, state, and local taxes, as well as other deductions like Medicare, and prepare necessary tax reports.
• Manage employee benefit programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, and life insurance.
• Process wage garnishments and deductions as required by law.
• Knowledge of STRS and SERS along with the reporting to the appropriate entities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2+ years payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll tax issues.
• Ability to read and understand software documentation and develop instructional materials as needed.
• Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to organize tasks into a logical and purposeful sequence.
• Familiarity with various computer systems and ability to use associated computer equipment.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and train others in the use of computer equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software and operating systems.
• Knowledge of staff EMIS reporting.