Full-Time Payroll Specialist for School District

TrulyHired; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plain Local School District is seeking a full-time payroll clerk in the Treasurer's office. Applications will be accepted online through September 21, 2026.

The role handles payroll processing, maintains databases, manages deductions, health insurance, and FMLA administration while upholding confidentiality. Background checks and a pre-employment drug screening are required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in finance/accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in payroll processing, preferably with eFinancePLUS.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Word/Excel and Google apps.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensures new hire paperwork is completed and processed.
• Maintains personnel databases and leave records.
• Manages employee deductions and assists with health insurance.
• Administers FMLA leave and related records.
• Compiles data for reports and data requests.
• Answers calls and handles department inquiries.
• Keeps departmental files confidential and organized.
• Maintains filing systems for confidentiality.
• Participates in professional development to stay current.
• Coordinates projects and program components for timely delivery.
• Works with administration to develop office policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

MS Word/Excel/Google

Confidential data handling

Education

Associates degree in finance/accounting or equivalent

Tools

eFinancePLUS

MS Word

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The Plain Local School District is seeking a full-time payroll clerk in the Treasurer's office. Applications will be accepted online through September 21, 2026.

The role handles payroll processing, maintains databases, manages deductions, health insurance, and FMLA administration while upholding confidentiality. Background checks and a pre-employment drug screening are required. Equal opportunity employer.