Payroll Deductions Specialist

Payroll Deductions Specialist

Reports To:

Payroll Supervisor

Beginning Date:
Open Until Filled

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in and knowledge of payroll deduction practices required
• Experience in NC public school payroll highly desirable
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Excel & Word

Education and Training:

• High school diploma earned at a regionally accredited school required;
  Associate Degree in accounting or business related field preferred

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary:
State Salary Schedule, Grade 63 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Performance Responsibilities:

• Accurately and timely processes payroll deduction data through a computerized payroll system in a high volume payroll operation (3800 employees, $185 million annually)
• Schedule must permit meeting all payroll deduction deadlines
• Responsible for payroll deductions such as health insurance, garnishments, credit union, self-elected cafeteria benefits, 401k/453/457 plans, disability income, and direct deposits
• Maintains reliability and confidentiality of records
• Provides outstanding customer support through verbal, written, and face-to-face communications
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking. Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Ability to operate technology for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff and others.