Payroll Specialist

Job Posting Title Payroll Specialist Job Description Responsible for various payroll functions using complex salary schedules, multiple work calendars, payments for new hires, terminations, and retroactive pay. Develops and promotes good community relations among District clientele with the highest level of confidentiality. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds Frequent sitting Occasional bending, squatting, and standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable) Responsibilities: Investigate, problem solve, and respond to pay-related stakeholder inquiries via phone, walk-ins, email, etc. Implement final audits of employee paperwork for correct salary entries, rates of pay, multiple work calendars, leave accruals, and budgetary account changes. Communicate payroll updates and changes to District Stakeholders through training and/or written/verbal/internet communique. This includes maintenance and updates of payroll procedures. Provide initial and ongoing training for District employees or site managers for any and all payroll related functions to include Kronos, Period Activity Pay, and other Workday software systems. Cross trains within payroll department, shares information with District support staff, and other team members to include updates and changes through training or verbal/written/internet communique. Assist the HRIS and ITSC Departments in maintenance and enhancements of Workday and any and all payroll and ERP applications; assists in testing upgrades and implementation of payroll modules. Perform various employee audit reporting and reviews to ensure accurate time/pay integrations and pay calculation accuracy for all on cycle & off cycle runs during monthly pay. Timely submission of check & direct deposit information to Wells Fargo as it relates to positive pay, stop payments, and direct deposits/delete/reversals. Review all integrations into Payroll to include Kronos & Aesop Pay Inputs and Time Off Entry Batches for accuracy of hours, positions, and pay calculations. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Certifications Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Position Type Regular Primary Location West Support Center One Year Only (Yes or No) No Scheduled Hours Per Week 40 FTE 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year 260 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate $23.74 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate $30.79 USD Hourly Full Salary Range $23.74 USD - $37.83 USD Hourly Salary Details All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time. Application Deadline This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 1, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four‑year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success. #J-18808-Ljbffr