Payroll Deductions Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools Central Office in Jacksonville, NC is seeking a Payroll Deductions Specialist to accurately process payroll deduction data and ensure timely deductions for employees. The role requires experience with payroll systems and benefits, with a focus on confidentiality and customer service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel/Word.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process payroll deduction data accurately and timely in a high-volume payroll operation (3800 employees, $185 million annually).
• Ensure schedule meets all payroll deduction deadlines.
• Manage deductions such as health insurance, garnishments, 401k/453/457 plans, and direct deposits.
• Maintain reliability and confidentiality of records.
• Provide outstanding customer support via verbal, written, and face-to-face communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll deduction knowledge

NC public school payroll

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree in accounting or business

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Payroll Deductions Specialist

Onslow County Public Schools Central Office - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID: 5833420
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 15, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]