Payroll Coordinator

Township High School District 211; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 211 seeks a Payroll Coordinator to oversee complex payroll in an Illinois public school setting, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. The role requires a degree and 5+ years of payroll experience, with proficiency in Tyler School ERP Pro and Excel.

Strong math and analytical skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage deadlines are essential. Benefits follow the same benefit package as Support Staff Contract Benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum of five years payroll experience, preferably in IL public school.
• Extensive experience with payroll and accounting software, preferably Tyler Pro (Infinite Visions).
• Strong math aptitude for accurate payroll calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Excel preferred.
• Knowledge of TRS or IMRF.
• Excellent customer service, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment, trustworthiness and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, procedures and processes.
• Overtime availability during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description

Skills

Math aptitude

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Tyler Technology School ERP Pro (Infinite Visions)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• A minimum of five (5) years' successful payroll experience, preferably in an Illinois public school setting
• Extensive experience with payroll and accounting software, preferably Tyler Technology's School ERP Pro (Infinite Visions)
• Highly skilled and accurate in calculations involved in payroll preparation, with a strong math aptitude
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Knowledge of the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Excellent customer service, organization, prioritization, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment, a high level of trustworthiness, and respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven environment with frequent interruptions
• Willingness to learn and implement new technologies, procedures, and processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability and willingness to work overtime during high needs times of the year as directed

Responsibilities

• See attached job description

Salary Range

$90,000-120,000

Benefits

Benefits follow the same benefit package as Support Staff Contract Benefits.

Candidates May Contact

Kathy Zalewski, Controller & Treasurer/CSBO at [e-mail]