Payroll Deductions Specialist

TrulyHired; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Schools is seeking a Payroll Deductions Specialist to accurately process deductions for a large, state-funded payroll operation.

You will handle health insurance, garnishments, retirement plans, flexible benefits, direct deposits, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining confidentiality and delivering strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll deduction practices in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with NC public school payroll is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely process payroll deduction data through a computerized payroll system in a high volume payroll operation (3800 employees, $185 million annually).
• Schedule must permit meeting all payroll deduction deadlines.
• Responsible for payroll deductions such as health insurance, garnishments, credit union, self‑elected cafeteria benefits, 401k/453/457 plans, disability income, and direct deposits.
• Maintains reliability and confidentiality of records.
• Provides outstanding customer support through verbal, written, and face‑to‑face communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll deductions

NC public schools payroll

Payroll software

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Payroll Deductions Specialist
REPORTS TO: Payroll Supervisor
BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in and knowledge of payroll deduction practices required
• Experience in NC public school payroll highly desirable
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Excel & Word

Education and Training

• High school diploma earned at a regionally accredited school required; Associate Degree in accounting or business related field preferred

Term of Employment

12 months

Salary

State Salary Schedule, Grade 63

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Performance Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely processes payroll deduction data through a computerized payroll system in a high volume payroll operation (3800 employees, $185 million annually)
• Schedule must permit meeting all payroll deduction deadlines
• Responsible for payroll deductions such as health insurance, garnishments, credit union, self‑elected cafeteria benefits, 401k/453/457 plans, disability income, and direct deposits
• Maintains reliability and confidentiality of records
• Provides outstanding customer support through verbal, written, and face‑to‑face communications
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Ability to operate technology for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff and others.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE