Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in the Administration Building seeks a Payroll Specialist to compile and prepare regular district payroll, ensuring accurate records and timely deposits. You will support payroll reports and coordinate with departments to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of payroll accounting, and strong data-entry skills with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. Confidentiality and deadlines matter.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures.
• 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 accurately and meet deadlines.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
• Receive and audit time sheets; calculate wages, hours, overtime, withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
• Balance earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers and deposits.
• Maintain payroll registers and employee payroll information in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and post payroll changes including deductions, salary changes, terminations, and new hires.
• Compile, maintain, and file payroll reports and related documents.
• Prepare reports for IRS, state agencies, and workers' compensation as required.
• Collaborate with HR, principals, and staff to ensure information accuracy; resolve payroll issues.
• Respond to verification requests from financial institutions; maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Auditing records

Data entry

Spreadsheet software

Database skills

Word processing

Keyboarding

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

• Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/ Payroll Specialist
  
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
  
• Location:
  Administration Bldg
  

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
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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Payroll Accounting

• Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
• Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
• Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
• 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

• Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information.

Records and Reports

• 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.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors’ Act (FICA), Medicare, Texas New Hire Reporting, and Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Other

• Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
• Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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