On-Site Payroll Specialist (260-Day Calendar)

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage timely and accurate payroll disbursements for the unit and affiliated districts. The role requires handling semi-monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local tax requirements.

This on-site position emphasizes attention to detail, data accuracy, and effective communication with districts and PA PASBO/PAYO references.

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience in calculating and running payroll.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently with or without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supports payroll needs on-site at Bucks IU and districts as needed.
• Update employee payroll records and process pay rate adjustments.
• Coordinate semi-monthly payroll for all employee groups.
• Prepare for review federal, state and local payroll tax reports.
• Verify deductions, PSERS, TSA payments and reporting; wage attachments and related reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state and local payroll laws and applicable requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of Bucks IU payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Correspond with agencies requiring wage information (PSERS, Social Security, unemployment).
• Attend workshops and review PASBO/PAYO publications to stay current.
• Safeguard payroll information and maintain employee confidence.

Skills

Payroll calculations

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree beneficial

Advanced training in business skills

Job description

Bucks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage timely and accurate payroll disbursements for the unit and affiliated districts. The role requires handling semi-monthly payrolls for multiple employee groups and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local tax requirements.

This on-site position emphasizes attention to detail, data accuracy, and effective communication with districts and PA PASBO/PAYO references.