Payroll Specialist

Position Type:
Clerical

Date Posted:
10/19/2026

Location:
Administration Building

Closing Date:
10/26/2026
Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Payroll Specialist.

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Administration Building

Position: 12 Month Calendar; 8 Hour Day

Status: Non-Exempt 9

Open Date:

Closing Date:

Starting Pay: $23.28 per hour (& up, depending on verifiable experience)

Essential Functions

• Assists auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
• Compiles statistical and payroll data from a variety of sources (e.g. time sheets/payroll, salary adjustments, tax deposits, etc.) for the purpose of providing summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Confers with a variety of internal and external parties (city/state/federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accurate payroll processing.
• Coordinates the payroll process with other departments and sites for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Informs other staff and/or outside parties regarding procedural requirements for the purpose of processing transactions.
• Maintains a wide variety of payroll information for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors assigned payroll activities and/or program components for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a variety of payroll related documents (e.g. invoices for overpayments, retirement plan transfers, payroll register, stop payments, W-2 controls, worker's compensation checks, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Processes a wide variety of payroll documents and materials (e.g. time sheets, withholding information, COBRA, employee contributions, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Reconciles payroll account balances (e.g. time sheets, direct deposits, wage attachments, benefits, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with established guidelines.
• Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Resolves discrepancies with payroll and/or benefit information and/or documentation (e.g. payroll, benefit provider/s, withholding versus W4, salary status, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
• Responds to inquiries regarding payroll procedures (e.g. wage levies and garnishments, savings, contributions, direct deposits, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, assisting employees, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.
• Reviews payroll and a variety of insurance-related information (e.g. payroll reports, medical / dental / vision / disability billing forms, carrier forms, Cobra requirements, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of payroll and insurance records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Targeted job-related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements.


Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance required.

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Attachment(s):

• Payroll Specialist.pdf