Payroll Specialist

POSITION: Payroll Specialist CLASS: Non-Represented LOCATION: District ASSIGNMENT: 260 Annual Days (12 Months) HOURS: 8 Daily Hours SALARY : Range established by the Board of Education PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma with experience in fiscal operations; Associate degree in accounting/business preferred
• Experience in payroll software (State Software) a plus
• Proficient in computer applications (Excel, Word, Google)
• Strong service orientation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates the payroll department as the payroll lead.
• Processes payroll for all employees including related withholdings, fringe benefit deductions, direct deposit and employee leave data.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports. File all city, state and federal taxes. Process deduction checks. Prepares employee W-2 forms.
• Works with Human Resources department to ensure complete and accurate flow of information for payroll operations. Verifies salary calculations and Board of Education approvals.
• Works with the Business Department to coordinate benefit deductions, workers compensation, and unemployment.
• Coordinates with Assistant Treasurer to ensure the accuracy of employee salary and fringe benefits.
• Prepares and submits SERS/STRS reports/forms on the appropriate electronic media/web-based system.
• In addition to normal payroll processing, additional items include but not limited to: yearly union dues changes, severance pay calculations, calculate mid-year salary adjustments or contract pay-offs for Treasurer to review. All candidates please apply online at www.hudson.k12.oh.us - click Employment on the very bottom of the main web page, then Apply for Certified and Support Positions. If you are an internal candidate, use the Internal Applicants section (right side of page).