Payroll Specialist- Cy- Fair, TX

Starting Date: Immediately Job Title Payroll Specialist Wage / Hour Status Exempt / Full Time Primary Purpose The Payroll Specialist assists in the planning, coordinating, and managing of comprehensive payroll systems for all employees of the District. This role requires considerable discretion, professionalism, initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multitask within strict timelines, and effective communication skills. Qualifications Education: AA/AS degree or higher with focus in accounting, human resources, or a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency supplemented by experience and documented specialized training coursework in accounting, financial record keeping, or a related field. Special Knowledge / Skills / Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of benefit plans. Two years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a charter school or other public sector environment. Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, practices, and terminology used in payroll and financial record keeping. Knowledge of methods and techniques of data collection, analysis, and report preparation. Knowledge of mathematical principles. Intermediate level MS Office Suite or equivalent. Operate 10-key by touch. Create documents, databases, spreadsheets, and reports using MS Office Suite. Enter data and create reports using payroll information systems. Conduct and interpret research on pay and benefits related topics. Type or operate a keyboard at a level proficient for successful job performance. Knowledge of education code, federal and state laws, labor laws, codes, regulations and requirements pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility a plus. Charter school experience a plus. Major Responsibilities and Duties Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures. Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees; calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements. Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required, including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent‑from‑duty reports, and service records. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms required by IRS, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, FICA, Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers’ Compensation Commission. Work cooperatively with human resources, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported; resolve payroll problems and inquiries. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment. Maintain confidentiality of information. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Multitask in a timeline‑driven environment. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and exercise sound judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. Perform mathematical computations quickly and accurately. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Work effectively and efficiently under pressure with constant interruptions. Maintain a professional environment within the office and district. Stay abreast of changes in employees, employment contracts, insurance contracts, labor law, or other factors that may impact this function. Cafeteria Plan tracking and monitoring. Supplemental payroll. Meet benefit implementation dates. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Equipment Used: Computer with appropriate software, 10‑key calculator, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine. Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), receive directives as assigned, perform basic mathematics, work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner, meet established deadlines, maintain accurate and auditable records, attend to detail, maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruption. Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, minor lifting, and reaching for extended periods of time. Repetitive hand motions. Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands. Prolonged use of computer and calculator. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Available to work overtime on evenings and weekends as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr