Payroll Secretary / Business Services

Payroll Secretary / Business Services

Works with limited supervision while providing accurate and systematic payroll services.

Ability to multi-task is essential

Excellent math and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, Google Docs

Effective verbal and written communication skills is required. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences

Work with efficiency and accuracy

Ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines

Ability to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Develop ongoing positive working relationships with team members

Strong organizational skills are required

Ability to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and to interact positively with employees, schools and community

Enthusiastic, motivated and a positive "can-do" attitude

Associate's Degree or equivalent, one to three years secretarial/office experience

Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Processes payroll data for all school district employees and maintains accurate, up-to-date files of all payroll information.

Prepares and/or processes all contract re-calculations, extra-curricular contracts, coaching contracts, vacation payouts, retirement and resignation payouts, direct deposit forms and all other special payments to employees.

Prepares required governmental reports, retirement, IRS, W-2's etc.

Processes payroll deductions in compliance with local, state and federal statutes.

Archives payroll records.

Maintains leave, vacation and absence information on all employees.

Processes payment for substitutes in district and reviews substitute payment for those processed through a third party.

Responsible for understanding, tracking and properly reporting aspects of sick bank, unpaid leave and FMLA leave.

Works with representatives of government, employee unions and retirement agencies to provide information.

Processes mortgage verifications and final salary affidavits.

Regular and reliable attendance

Responsible for all aspects of the payroll process for the designated buildings assigned

Other duties as assigned

Must be present at the work site to perform duties

Must be able to manage stressful situations

Must be able to communicate effectively

Must be able to build and maintain a safe environment

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to: walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor, rising from the floor, bending, and lifting at least 20 pounds. The Essential Functions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

According to the revised code MCL380.1230 a criminal history background check will be completed as a condition of employment with Walled Lake Schools.

In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, political belief, military service or marital status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. For information, contact the District Compliance Officer Ali Hamka, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, 850 Ladd Rd., Bldg. D., Walled Lake, MI 48390, phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. Every Child, Every Day!