Payroll Specialist- Confidential

Payroll Specialist

• Confidential Hillside Public Schools
• 3.0 Hillside, NJ Job Details $45,000
• $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description JobID:

2000

Position Type:

Confidentials Date Posted:

5/22/2026

Location:

Administration Building Applications will be accepted for the position of Confidential Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist will provide fiduciary assistance/support for the Payroll Manager and Business Administrator. All interested personnel may apply by clicking on to the link: www.applitrack.com/hillsidek12/OnlineApp to complete the application.

Qualifications:

High school diploma required (Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred) Minimum of one year payroll department experience Experience with payroll software and job appropriate technology Strong attention to detail required

Responsibilities:

Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Verify timekeeping records and consult employees about any discrepancies Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Initiate direct deposits Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to Payroll manager

Salary:

$45,000

• $55,000 Benefits for full-time staff include medical, prescription, dental, pension, sick/vacation time 12-month, Non-aligned, non-tenurable
• All applications must be submitted on Applitrack for consideration.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer