Payroll Specialist — Education Finance Expert

Young World Physical Education; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoke County Schools, Raeford, NC, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Finance team. This role handles data entry for monthly and special payrolls, computes payments for various employee statuses, and processes deductions and direct deposits to ensure accurate and timely payrolls.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, leave balances, and year-end salary options, while addressing employee inquiries and supporting payroll governance with state agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree is required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in technical accounting or bookkeeping work, preferably dealing with payroll.
• Training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, verifies and enters data for monthly, semi-monthly and special payroll payments and related deductions, including direct deposits and errors with banks.
• Maintains employee payroll records and leave balances, updates salary/status in records, and handles year-end salary options where applicable.
• Verifies salary changes and employment status for institutions and prepares retirement projections for State Retirement System.
• Responds to employee inquiries on payroll calculations, policies and procedures.
• Prepares and processes monthly longevity payrolls and handling deductions for tax sheltered annuities and other programs.
• Assists with salary tables, payroll calendars, and AESOP administration as needed.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Hoke County Schools, Raeford, NC, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Finance team. This role handles data entry for monthly and special payrolls, computes payments for various employee statuses, and processes deductions and direct deposits to ensure accurate and timely payrolls.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, leave balances, and year-end salary options, while addressing employee inquiries and supporting payroll governance with state agencies.