Payroll Deductions Specialist

Position Type:
Finance/Payroll

Date Posted:
1/22/2026

Location:
Central Office

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
POSITION TITLE:

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.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Payroll Deductions Specialist.

I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.

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