Sr Specialist - Payroll

Sr Specialist
- Payroll

• Position Type:
  Leading District Professional/ Specialist
  - District Professional
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location:
  
  District Service Center
• Closing Date: 11/19/2026

Sr Specialist
- Payroll

REPORTS TO: Director II
- Payroll

SALARY: $51,624 - $62,197

PAY GRADE: 706

DUTY DAYS: 239

PCN: 26742

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Compiles and prepares regular District payroll, including related reports and deposits such as child support payments, TRS 7 forms, voluntary and mandatory deductions; ensures execution of salary adjustments; calculates and finalizes separations; serves as Team Lead.

• Prepares accurate District payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
• Receives and audits time sheets for all District employees; calculates employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine with holdings, deductions, and net pay.
• Balances payroll earnings and deductions; initiates related transfers of funds and deposits.
• Maintains District payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.

• Prepares and posts all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, terminations, and new employee information. Records & Reports
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
• Prepares and submits payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Teacher's Retirement System of Texas, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers' Compensation Commission.
• Verifies team members workup for accuracy and modifies if any inaccuracies.
• Aids team members with inquiries and payroll processes.
• Addresses and resolves team members issues related to the payroll processing.
• Oversees team members payroll processes, and presents alternatives if needed for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepares and maintains child support deductions, and submits to applicable governmental agencies.
• Prepares and maintains TRS7 forms, other related forms, and submits to Teacher's Retirement System of Texas.
• Prepares and maintains employee's voluntary and mandatory deduction reports to submit to Accounts Payable for payment.

• Works cooperatively with Human Capital Management, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported; resolves payroll problems and inquiries.
• Responds to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding…