Payroll Specialist

Scotland County Schools; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland County Schools in Laurinburg, North Carolina is seeking a Payroll Specialist to handle payroll data, ensure accuracy, and support retirement reporting. This 12-month position requires attention to detail and ability to manage deductions, direct deposits, and inquiries from employees.

The role is full-time with a focus on accurate payroll processing and confidentiality. Qualifications include an Associate degree preferred or a high school diploma with equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Graduation from high school and any equivalent combination of training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter new employee demographic information into payroll system and verify for accuracy before processing payrolls.
• Prepare and enter data for monthly payroll payments and determine proper payment for hourly staff.
• Review payroll data for accuracy before processing direct deposits.
• Process payroll deductions for garnishments, SECU, United Way and approved organizations.
• Input and process data for coaching supplements for middle/high school staff.
• Prepare and process monthly longevity payrolls.
• Reconcile monthly deduction registers with company statements for payment proof.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, time off, deductions, and related items.
• Assist with monthly retirement report submission to NC Retirement System.
• Prepare employment verifications when requested.
• Record transfers/resignations to keep payroll data current.
• Assist with annual payroll calendars and new pay groups setup.
• Input supplemental pays throughout the fiscal year.
• Assist year-end closeout: W-2s, audits, Summer School payments.
• Set up new fiscal year payroll processes and pay date calendars.
• Present changes to payroll items at bookkeeper meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Associate’s Degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Payroll Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957000
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

12 month Position

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Graduation from high school and any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Enter new employee demographic information into payroll system and verify for accuracy before processing any payrolls
• Prepares and enters data for monthly payroll payments, computing proper payment according to employees’ status for hourly employees, including after-school staff and tutors
• Review payroll data to ensure accuracy before processing direct deposit and payroll payments
• Processes payroll deductions for garnishments, SECU, United Way and approved professional organizations
• Input and process data for coaching supplements for middle and high schools coaching staff
• Prepares and processes monthly longevity payrolls
• Reconciles monthly deduction registers to statements from each company; submits

checks and documentation for payment

• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, paid time off, deductions, garnishments and other related items
• Assist with Preparing monthly retirement report for submission to the North Carolina Retirement System after monthly payrolls are complete
• Prepares employment verifications when requested by employees or other agencies
• Record employee information such as transfers and resignations in a effort to maintain updated and accurate payroll information
• Assist with setting up new payroll calendars annually and periodically throughout the year to process new pay groups
• Input supplemental pays throughout the fiscal year
• Assist with year-end closeout processes; W-2 submission, Audit reconciliation, Summer School payments, etc.
• Assist with setting up a new fiscal year payroll process; Pay Code changes, Salary Increase Changes, Payroll pay dates and Payroll Calendars
• Present at bookkeeper meetings changes to payroll items or processes that are relevant to payroll.
• Maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive financial information
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Wannaa Chavis , Chief Financial Officer
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]