Human Resources Specialist

Kennedale ISD (Region 11); Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedale ISD is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to manage district payroll, benefits, and related reporting. This full-time role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to support staff and district operations.

Responsibilities include auditing time sheets, processing wages, deductions, and deposits, maintaining payroll records, and handling workers' compensation and COBRA matters. Immediate start date with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Two years payroll accounting experience
• Proficiency with payroll software and district reporting systems
• Knowledge of benefits programs and COBRA administration
• Ability to maintain accurate auditable records
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare district payroll for employees following procedures
• Audit time sheets; calculate wages, withholdings and net pay
• Balance earnings and deductions; process transfers and deposits
• Maintain payroll registers and employee payroll information
• Post payroll changes including deductions and benefits changes
• Maintain time clock and substitute placement records
• Compile and file payroll reports and related documents
• Process liabilities including taxes and TRS deposits
• Handle workers' compensation claims and communicate with carriers
• Assist with COBRA notices and premium collection
• Support new hires, terminations, and benefit enrollments
• Respond to verification requests; protect confidentiality

Skills

Payroll procedures

Benefits administration

Workers' comp laws

Record keeping

Office software

Typing & file mgmt

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975598

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures
• Knowledge of administration of employee benefits programs
• Knowledge of administration of workers' compensation program and applicable laws
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: Two years payroll accounting experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Payroll Accounting

1. 1. Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
2. 2. Audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
3. 3. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; make related transfers of funds and deposits.
4. 4. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.

Data Entry

1. 5. Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, benefit changes, salary changes, termination, new employee, and substitute information.
2. 6. Maintain accurate records in district’s time clock program and in the substitute placement program.

Records and Reports

1. 7. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
2. 8. Prepare payment of all liabilities generated through payroll, including taxes, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) deposits, insurance, etc.

Workers' Compensation

1. 9. Receive and process workers' compensation claims. File Workers' Compensation Division (DWC) reports including wage statements, first report of injury, supplemental report, and job information in a timely manner.
2. 10. Establish and maintain contact with injured employees and provide assistance with claims and obtaining health care as appropriate.
3. 11. Communicate with workers' compensation insurance carrier to enable appropriate processing of claims.

Benefits and Cobra

1. 12. Assist in employee benefit inquires, process employee benefit enrollment, and change forms within required time limits to meet payroll deadlines.
2. 13. Provide timely notice to employees under the requirements of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), collect monthly Cobra premiums, and prepare collection notices as needed.

Other

1. 14. Assist in processing of new hires, terminations, benefit enrollment and other employment related issues.
2. 15. Work cooperatively with campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
3. 16. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
4. 17. Maintain confidentiality of information.
5. 18. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
6. 19. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Copier, calculator, personal computer, printer, and shredder.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35,697 to $42,836 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Personnel Department
• Kennedale ISD
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]