HR Records & Payroll Specialist

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking an Human Resources Technician to assist with personnel records management, payroll-related tasks and workers’ compensation processes. This position reports to the Coordinator of Human Resources and supports onboarding activities.

The role emphasizes accuracy in records, adherence to policies, and collaboration with the HR team to maintain employee files and contract documentation. Immediate start offers a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited community college with major coursework in administrative support technology or related fields.
• Experience in personnel and workers’ compensation.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and standard office procedures.
• Ability to maintain financial records and prepare reports.
• Strong arithmetical computation skills and payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and maintain personnel files and records; process workers’ compensation claims and related records.
• Prepare and maintain employee files and contracts; track years of experience for contracts.
• Compute salaries for employee contracts and related payroll forms.
• Explain contracts and complete payroll documents for employees; maintain related records.
• Prepare and maintain salary, extra duty, supplement and other pay records.
• Post open positions for new hire and prepare onboarding documents.
• Prepare monthly board reports and assist with recruitment events.

Skills

Personnel policies

Workers’ compensation

Bookkeeping terminology

Office procedures

Arithmetical computations

Interviews / counseling

Relationships with staff/public

Education

Graduation from an accredited community college

Major coursework in administrative support technology

Personnel/workers’ compensation experience

Tools

Computer equipment

Job description

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking an Human Resources Technician to assist with personnel records management, payroll-related tasks and workers’ compensation processes. This position reports to the Coordinator of Human Resources and supports onboarding activities.

The role emphasizes accuracy in records, adherence to policies, and collaboration with the HR team to maintain employee files and contract documentation. Immediate start offers a full-time schedule.