Payroll & Benefits Specialist — K-12 District

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Specialist for the Central Office to support monthly payroll processing, payroll and benefits inquiries, and maintain division records and workflows.

The role requires an Associate degree in business/accounting and strong Excel, Word, and data management skills, with confidentiality and teamwork to support a 12-month cycle for SY 2026-2027. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional interaction with staff and employees
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills; prioritize, meet deadlines under pressure

Responsibilities

• Execute semi-monthly employee payroll cycles accurately and on schedule
• Administer workers’ compensation, disability claims from initiation through resolution
• Manage retiree and COBRA accounts; reconcile carrier billings against payroll records
• Process employee wage garnishments in compliance with guidelines
• Prepare Virginia Retirement System (VRS) reports and maintain VRS records
• Resolve salary, withholdings, taxes, leave balances and benefits inquiries
• Guide employees through group health insurance enrollment; liaise with staff and providers
• Track and manage time and attendance records for division personnel
• Distribute employment and prior experience verification documents
• Engage in professional development to maintain payroll system proficiency

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Organization

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration/Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Database management

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Specialist for the Central Office to support monthly payroll processing, payroll and benefits inquiries, and maintain division records and workflows.

The role requires an Associate degree in business/accounting and strong Excel, Word, and data management skills, with confidentiality and teamwork to support a 12-month cycle for SY 2026-2027. Competitive benefits apply.