Payroll Specialist

Somerset-Berkley-and-Somerset-Public-School; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District seek a Payroll Specialist to support financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential payroll processing across two districts with about 575 staff.

Responsibilities include managing biweekly payrolls, developing pay schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Starting immediately; salary range $60,000–$65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Workspace apps.
• Payroll processing or other accounting system experience.
• Knowledge of Harpers Payroll preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer district payroll to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Plan and manage payroll-related projects and improve efficiency.
• Verify time records and correct entries prior to processing.
• Maintain and update payroll records and schedules.
• Communicate payroll information to staff and stakeholders.
• Prepare biweekly payroll warrants for signatures and district submission.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Harpers Payroll

Payroll processing

Education

Associate degree

Relevant experience

Tools

Harpers Payroll

Job description

Somerset Berkley and Somerset Public Schools Somerset Berkley Regional SD & Somerset PS - Somerset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Payroll Specialist

Job Details

Job ID: 5945899
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal: To support the effective administration of the financial operations of
Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District through the
accurate, timely, and confidential processing of payroll. The individual is expected to
exercise a high degree of accuracy, accountability, discretion, and integrity in all payroll-
related matters and to ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures,
collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements.
Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District operate as two
separate school districts: Somerset Public Schools, serving grades PreK–8, and
Somerset Berkley Regional School District, serving grades 9–12. Together, the districts
employ approximately 575 employees. As a result, the position is responsible for
processing and maintaining two separate biweekly payrolls.

Payroll Responsibilities:
Manage and administer district payroll to ensure that staff are paid accurately and in
a timely manner
Plan and manage payroll-related projects
Verify time records, make appropriate correcting entries prior to processing
Maintain and update payroll records
Develop annual pay schedules and distribute
Communicate payroll information to staff
Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations
Must be able to communicate with the community, staff and team members in a
positive and helpful manner
Assist in Developing procedures and policies to increase efficiency within the
department
Compile timesheet and data enter in the Harpers Payroll Processing System
Verify appropriate school budget lines and various grant
Reconcile and verify data prior to electronically submitting each district payroll
Liaisons with municipal Finance office to coordinate and complete payroll-related
transactions and share/receive information– some information may be sensitive and
confidential
Prepare biweekly payroll warrants for signatures
Prepare payroll data for the District Treasurer and MA Teachers Retirement System
Maintaining Employee deductions (bi-weekly and updated annually) such as but not
limited to: Voluntary Employee Benefits, Bristol County Retiree Contributions & Reporting, Tax Withholding, etc.
Calculate employee separation payout
Assist with monthly, quarterly and end-of-year payroll accruals
Respond to employee payroll inquiries promptly, professionally, and accurately,
providing timely resolution and appropriate follow-up as needed
Update employee compensation earning annually per their respective contract
Performs various related office duties as assigned. Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Public Schools/Somerset Berkley Regional School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School Districts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin or any other category protected by state or federal laws in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs or activities.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience
  Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Google Workspace applications,
  including Google Docs and Google Sheets.
  Payroll processing or other accounting system experience
  Knowledge of Harpers Payroll preferred
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required