Hamilton County Department Of Education - Chattanooga, TN
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Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is dedicated to ensuring that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. The Payroll Technician 2 position is essential for performing the routine duties necessary for the calculation of accurate wages and salaries for both certified and non-certified employees of the Hamilton County Department of Education. This role requires a high level of independence, as the technician will perform work with minimum supervision while ensuring compliance with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. The Payroll Technician will act in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times, creating a customer-focused climate and providing quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders. The technician will handle various customer service functions, assisting employees, principals, managers, and other individuals with payroll information, procedures, forms, and timetables. This includes responding to routine questions and complaints, researching problems, and initiating resolutions. The role also involves performing general accounting and bookkeeping functions, such as calculating data, keying financial data, balancing and reconciling spreadsheets and reports, and maintaining financial records. In addition to these responsibilities, the Payroll Technician will be responsible for receiving and sorting timesheets, verifying their accuracy, and following up on any missing information. They will review various forms and documents to process pay changes, retroactive pay, and deductions, as well as set up new employee records and calculate salary adjustments. The technician will also process payroll deductions for various insurances, garnishments, and other deductions, ensuring accuracy and resolving any discrepancies. Data entry is a significant part of the role, requiring the technician to verify the accuracy of entered data and reconcile payroll data with edit reports. The technician will prepare necessary paperwork for voiding erroneous paychecks and communicate effectively with supervisors and other personnel to keep them informed of any issues or unusual events. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law is paramount in this position.