Payroll Specialist
Job in
Maize, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67101, USA
Listing for:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Employee Relations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24.48 - 30.19 USD Hourly
USD
24.48
30.19
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: MaizePosition Details
Position Type:
Finance/Payroll/Purchasing/Warehouse/ Payroll Specialist
Date Posted: 2/12/2026
Location:
Educational Support Center, Thornton, CO
Closing Date: 03/01/2026
GRADE: G16 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $24.48 - $30.19)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.48
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 1002
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – PERMANENT/REGULAR
SUMMARY
Compile, analyze and input employee data in the PSHRSIS that complies with Federal and State laws, negotiated master agreements and District policies. This position prepares and processes monthly payroll for the District with duties including but not limited to reviewing and processing new hires and changes, calculating terminations and retro pay, reviewing and coding timesheets, tracking/processing garnishments, direct deposits, W4s and the resolution of payroll issues and concerns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews and verifies information from Employee Action Forms, including but not limited to, new hires, changes, resignations, retirements and reclassifications to ensure changes have been captured correctly for payroll. Calculate adjustments for back pay. Verify salary changes, compensation, deductions, vacation/personal time payouts and additional pays. Coordinate with District staff regarding discrepancies.Provide excellent customer service to all levels of staff by receiving and responding to payroll, salary, benefits, banking and W2 related inquiries using discretion, effective oral and written communication. Independently research and solve complex problems. Crosstrain and share information with the payroll team and other District staff members. Provide support, training and resources for district employees who submit payroll for processing, in addition to those that have concerns/questions regarding pay practices addressed in the appropriate Master Agreement and District policies and procedures.Compile, analyze and enter into PSHR all coded supplemental timesheets, retro pay, terminations, payout calculations, pay lists, leave of absence/sick leave bank calculations and class coverage pay. Ensure proper payment of wages and salaries using multiple in-house systems to correctly process salaries, paid leave, holiday pay, compensatory time, overtime etc. while meeting deadlines. Coordinate with District staff regarding discrepancies.Complete and submit requests for written verifications of employment forms, rental forms and HUD forms. Verify income for childcare forms. Respond to phone and email request for employment information on current and former employees.Accurately process, maintain, verify and enter changes and corrections to employee tax with holdings and bank options. Assist and communicate with employees for confirmation of submitted forms as needed.Process, verify, and maintain garnishments for employee child support, tax levies, bankruptcies, and liens, etc. complete and submit PERA Final Six-Month Salary forms, PERA Refund Request forms and other PERA inquiries, Classified Service Credit Worksheets and unemployment benefit wage audits. Run, sort, and distribute labor reports and research/answer questions concerning labor and benefits reporting. Reconcile, upload and request payment to vendors for tax sheltered annuities.Compile and analyze reports from multiple sources in order to complete final review of payroll entry. Verify data within defined deadlines.Ensure that employee payroll files for active and terminated employees comply with Federal, State, and District requirements. Maintain permanent payroll records.Contributes to the overall success of the department of Financial Services by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, acting as back-up for other payroll specialist positions as needed, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service.QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years general clerical experience, including 2 years of database application systems.
- Payroll experience preferred.
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Payroll…
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