Savannah Chatham County Public Schools - Pittsboro, NC
posted 3 months ago
The Payroll Specialist position at Chatham County Public Schools involves performing technical payroll and fiscal work under general supervision within the Financial Services Division. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure timely and accurate salary payments to school employees. This position requires a variety of administrative and technical functions, including public contact and office management duties, to support a top-level administrator. The Payroll Specialist will monitor and assist with all district purchase orders from individual schools, departments, and Central Services on a daily basis. In addition to payroll processing, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for releasing purchase orders, preparing P-Card purchase orders, and reviewing purchase orders for compliance with state and local regulations. The role also includes maintaining department and school requisition files, purchasing items for offices and schools, and managing school vehicle titles and insurance files. The Payroll Specialist will prepare various reports, including the NCEP Participation Report and the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) purchasing report, and will maintain files to support the orderly processing of payrolls and vendor invoices. The position requires the ability to handle payroll information, including direct deposits, leave balances, and compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Payroll Specialist will respond to inquiries from employees regarding payroll matters and will work closely with the Employee Benefits Specialist to determine disability payments. This role is essential in generating reports for the Human Resources Department and maintaining accurate records for payroll deductions and vendor payments. The Payroll Specialist will also perform other related tasks as required by the Chief Finance Officer, ensuring that all responsibilities are met efficiently and accurately.