Payroll Specialist

Avon Grove School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Pennsylvania is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for over 500 employees. The role requires a high school diploma and offers starting pay at $22.66 per hour for a full-time position. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Applications must be submitted online by August 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Working knowledge of labor laws and regulations preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 500+ staff members.
• Remit all payroll taxes and withholdings.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of computer-based software, including Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Detail oriented

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Job Duties

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the District's 500+ staff members. The Payroll Specialist remits all payroll taxes and withholdings to the appropriate agencies, prepares all quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, and prepares W-2 forms for staff at year-end. The Specialist also oversees worker's compensation claims, unemployment claims, and Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) matters.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous payroll experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent knowledge of computer-based software, including Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word) required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• The ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with staff and the public
• Detail oriented, meticulous, and well-developed analytical and investigative skills
• Strong customer service mindset
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and other labor laws and regulations preferred, but not required

Pay Rate

• Starting at $22.66/hr; 8 hours/day; 260 days per year

Application Procedure

Individuals currently employed by the Avon Grove School District who are interested in applying for this position must submit an internal application for this position through https://www.applitrack.com/avongrove/onlineapp/

External applicants who are interested in applying for this position must complete an application on https://www.applitrack.com/avongrove/onlineapp/

Applications will ONLY be accepted if submitted through the online system. No phone calls or emails please. Because of volume, we regret that we will not be able to correspond with you unless you are selected for an interview. Please do not send applications for this position via email, hand-delivery, FAX, or Mail. They will not be reviewed.

Interested applicants should complete their applications before 4:00 p.m. on August 2, 2025.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Avon Grove School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, union membership, or other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries
• Primary and Secondary Education

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