Lead School Secretary & HR Liaison

Wake-County-Public-School-System; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in North Carolina seeks a seasoned school-office professional to support the principal, manage payroll records, and serve as the HR liaison for school staff. The role includes processing staff timesheets, onboarding, and coordinating the front office.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (GED) with 2 years of advanced clerical experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps, and strong organizational skills. Associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to run a busy office with strong organizational routines.
• Experience with payroll processing and staff record maintenance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps for reports and communications.
• Strong customer service and effective communication with staff, parents, and students.
• Ability to learn district policies quickly and explain them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll records and staff timesheets; handle leave requests and audits.
• Serve as HR liaison: onboarding, reports, and staff inquiries to HR teams.
• Monitor substitutes and report status to administrators.
• Coordinate master calendar and scheduling of facilities use.
• Administer prescribed medication to students as needed.
• Operate as front office coordinator and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication (oral & written)

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years advanced clerical experience

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Apps

Oracle/Payroll systems (preferred)

Job description

Wake County Public School System in North Carolina seeks a seasoned school-office professional to support the principal, manage payroll records, and serve as the HR liaison for school staff. The role includes processing staff timesheets, onboarding, and coordinating the front office.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (GED) with 2 years of advanced clerical experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps, and strong organizational skills. Associate’s degree preferred.