Compensation Specialist - Business Services

Tomball Independent School District; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 72,737,000; Full time

Job summary

Tomball Independent School District seeks a Compensation Specialist for Business Services in Tomball, TX. Immediate start; full-time, open until filled. We need accurate payroll processing, salary data management, and confidential handling of employee records in a dynamic district.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and 3 years accounting/budgeting experience, plus strong tech skills. Join a team focused on reliable payroll operations and excellent service to staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years accounting/budgeting and secretarial experience.
• Proficiency with keyboard, email, spreadsheets, word processing, multimedia, internet, databases.
• FinancePlus payroll experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding salaries and employee records.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain salary data, budget accounts, job class, pay codes, check location and other data.
• Set up/process new hire, transfer, promotions in payroll database for all employees.
• Record new year data for employees in the personnel budgeting process.
• Process and record employee salary and stipend changes.
• Prepare employee salary confirmations.
• Calculate salaries for new employees.
• Compute and record salary changes resulting from transfers and upgrades.
• Maintain the FinancePlus system data for employee records.
• Complete salary surveys as needed.
• Counsel with employees and supervisors concerning leave benefits and deductions.
• Coordinate leaves and absences with payroll and risk management.
• Interface with administrators regarding payroll-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High tech proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

Tools

FinancePlus payroll

Job description

Compensation Specialist - Business Services

Tomball ISD Business Services - Tomball, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916199

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: To assist the Finance department in the efficient operations of the department to ensure proper preparation and processing of payroll as it relates to a quality environment for our employees.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: Three years accounting/budgeting and secretarial experience

Special Knowledge and Skills: High level of proficiency in applied technology (keyboard, email, spreadsheets, word processing, multimedia, internet, databases)

Computer proficiency in FinancePlus payroll preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide outstanding customer service and ability to work with diverse groups

Maintain high level of integrity and confidentiality regarding salaries and employee records

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Payroll Preparation

• Establish and maintain all salary data, budget accounts, job class, pay codes, check location and other data
• Set up/process new hire, transfer, promotions in payroll data base for all employees
• Record new year data for employees in the personnel budgeting process
• Process and record employee salary and stipend changes
• Prepare employee salary confirmations
• Calculate salaries for new employees
• Compute and record salary changes resulting from transfers and upgrades affecting employee positions
• Maintain the FinancePlus system data for employee records
• Complete salary surveys as needed
• Counsel with employees and supervisors concerning leave benefits and provide employees with accurate information on deductions from pay relating to absences, medical certification requirements, return-to-work dates, etc.
• Work cooperatively with payroll department and risk management to process and coordinate all employee leaves and absences, including those relating to workers’ compensation claims
• Interface with administrators, principals, directors, and district employees regarding payroll-related issues. Assist with the equitable resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems in the area of payroll/personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Growth & Development

• Attend workshops/seminars that are available for staff development.
• Maintain technical training on new software.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Occasional lifting and moving of moderate to heavy objects. Repetitive hand motions. Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary & Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.10 Per Hour