Payroll Specialist

at  Johnston County Public Schools

ACCEPTABLE KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School Diploma is required. A two-year or four-year business degree, certificate, or equivalent, is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Basic knowledge of wage and hour laws, FLSA, etc. is helpful.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel and central office staff.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other stakeholders.

• Follow all laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to pay for NC public school employees.
• Set up new/changed employee information in the payroll system.
• Prepare and submit the monthly retirement report for the NC Retirement System.
• Review and correct salary exceptions as reported by the Department of Public Instruction.
• Process payroll adjustment entries (202’s and BUD’s) as provided by the Finance Officer or Payroll Supervisor.
• Process timesheets and Timekeeper records for payroll.
• Review all payroll entries and records for accuracy.
• Compute and create pay records for overtime, supplements, longevity and miscellaneous pay.
• Manage and review payroll for schools and departments.
• Assist with public records requests and other reports as assigned.
• Review and process leave requests.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.
• Assist the Risk Management Director with providing pay and budget code information as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.