Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist I - 226 Days )

Keller ISD Education Center - Keller, Texas Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Specialist Wage/Hour
Status: Non-Exempt

Job Role: Payroll I Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: PR7

Department/School: Payroll

Function: Finance

Reports to: Director of Payroll

Under moderate supervisionprepares payroll for the District including related reports. Ensures accurate and timely preparation of payroll records by following prescribed procedures and regulations.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values;perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supportingas well ascontributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teamsplusparticipate in cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

• Provide administrative andclericalsupport tothedepartment
  
  Director.

• Handle routine inquiries to ensure a high level of service,responsiveness, knowledgeable support for employees and their supervisors.

• Assist with all facets of the assigned department including but not limitedtopreparing items for board meetings,processing and monitoring Public Information Act requests, receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and other documents.

• Responsible for maintaining inventories of supplies and material and ordering office supplies as needed.

• Workand assiston special assignments, projects, and programs as directed.

• Receive and audit time sheets for District employees as assigned.

• Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine with holdings, deductions, and net pay.

• Prepare paychecks and maintain employee payroll history.

• Prepare and post payroll changes including time clock error logs, salary changes, terminations, and new employee information.

• Answer incoming calls and greet visitors. Respond to routine inquiries from the public andstaff,referringappropriate inquiries or problems tothe department
  
  Director.

• Compile pertinent data used to prepare various required state and local reports.

• Prepare purchase orders and payment authorizations as directed.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.

• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices forTexas
  
  Educators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associate Degree (preferred)

• Three (3) years successfulrelated work experience

• Experience in public educationpayrollenvironment (preferred)

• Proficient skills in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and file maintenance

• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases and do word processing

• Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor or the department

• Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities

• Basic math skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of…