Payroll Admin & Data Specialist

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a payroll administrative support specialist to provide data entry, records maintenance, and payroll verification support. The role focuses on accurate spreadsheet management, timely processing, and strong customer service within a team environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, intermediate Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care. Onsite work and a salary range of $47,356–$56,329 are provided.

Qualifications

• Maintains confidentiality of payroll and personnel information.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of payroll, personnel, and employee information in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• Enter and maintain payroll-related data in payroll and HRIS
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy and report discrepancies to payroll staff
• Prepare, maintain, and update Excel spreadsheets used for payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Process employment verification requests in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements
• Respond to routine employee and district inquiries regarding payroll information and refer complex matters to payroll staff
• Support payroll processing activities by gathering, verifying, and entering data within established deadlines
• Provide customer service to employees and districts via telephone, email, and in-person communications
• Support substitute payroll processes, including sub pulls and related reporting
• Monitor shared payroll email accounts and distribute inquiries to appropriate staff as needed
• Assist with special payroll & benefit projects, audits, reporting requirements, and year-end activities
• Perform other duties as directed by the Sr. Payroll Supervisor/Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a payroll administrative support specialist to provide data entry, records maintenance, and payroll verification support. The role focuses on accurate spreadsheet management, timely processing, and strong customer service within a team environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, intermediate Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care. Onsite work and a salary range of $47,356–$56,329 are provided.