Payroll & Benefits Specialist for Schools

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools seeks a Payroll and Benefits Technician in Harvey, Louisiana, for immediate joining. The role focuses on payroll processing, benefit data handling, and timekeeping accuracy across classified and certified personnel.

You will answer inquiries, train timekeepers, and assist payroll distributions while ensuring compliance and timely reporting. Requires a high school diploma or GED, intermediate MS Office skills, and at least 1 year of payroll experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills.
• Mandatory payroll testing.
• At least 1 year of payroll experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Professionalism and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process new and balanced pay assignments.
• Review timekeeping for absences and accuracy.
• Process changes in employee status affecting salary.
• Daily payroll balancing by gross pay and headcount.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and train timekeepers.
• Assist in distributing payroll checks.
• Maintain records of timekeeping and leave balances.
• Support reconciliation and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll testing

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting credits preferred

Job description

Jefferson Parish Schools seeks a Payroll and Benefits Technician in Harvey, Louisiana, for immediate joining. The role focuses on payroll processing, benefit data handling, and timekeeping accuracy across classified and certified personnel.

You will answer inquiries, train timekeepers, and assist payroll distributions while ensuring compliance and timely reporting. Requires a high school diploma or GED, intermediate MS Office skills, and at least 1 year of payroll experience, plus strong