Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist JobID:

7786

Position Type:

Central Office Support/Specialist -

Central Office Support Date Posted:

4/14/2026

Location:

Finance Job Title:

Payroll Specialist Duty Days:

240

Pay Grade:

N08

Salary Schedule:

Primary Purpose:

Prepare and review payroll for the district to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll; diligent maintenance of all district employee leave and benefit selections; actively work with and provide assistance to Human Resources, campus and departmental secretaries and all other District employees

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED some college preferred

Bilingual Preferred Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of advanced payroll and general accounting procedures Analyze and solve problems with a variety of variables in situation where only limited standardization exists Knowledge of IRS, TRS, TEA and FLSA rules and regulations Ability to maintain accurate and audible records Ability to create spreadsheets, databases, and word documents Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Customer service oriented Work under minimal supervision High level of confidentiality preferred

Experience:

Four years related payroll experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Performs a wide variety of activities necessary to process a semi-monthly payroll cycle Maintain and audit payroll information in an orderly and accurate manner for 8,500 plus employees Review all payroll changes posted by Human Resources including salary and position changes, retirees, terminations, and new hire employee information including benefit selections Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms required for garnishments, 403B/457 tax shelter contributions, and the Texas Retirement System Balance the monthly premium statements to the payroll check register for all voluntary and involuntary payroll deductions and submit payments Maintain a thorough knowledge and comply with policies established by Board Policy, State and Federal regulations Contribute to staff morale and personally assist employees regarding any aspects of payroll inquiries and complaints to ensure a quick and courteous resolutions Develop training documentation and conduct training for all appropriate employees on time entry, time cards, and Employee Self Service Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, ten-key adding machine, telephone voicemail, copier, scanner and Promethean board

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Concentration; communicating; interpretive skills; reasoning skills; understanding verbal instruction; analyzing; differentiating; memorizing; reading; coordinating; compiling; computing; instructing; maintaining emotional control; meeting deadlines; ability to multi-task while working through frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Light lifting; some eye strain due to continual work on computer; sitting; balancing; stooping; kneeling; reaching; repetitive hand motions; hearing; speech; visual acuity; driving (occasional trip to the campuses/departments)