Payroll Specialist I

Young World Physical Education; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Payroll Specialist I to perform complex payroll functions that ensure the efficient operation of payroll tasks. The selected candidate will assist various staff members and maintain payroll integrity while complying with federal and state guidelines.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma and technical certification, alongside organizational and analytical skills to handle payroll processes effectively. Experience with financial databases and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of related experience or two years' experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Experience with financial databases and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex payroll functions for efficient payroll operations.
• Verify employee information and execute payroll changes.
• Assist payroll administrator during payroll processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma and technical certificate

Tools

Financial databases

Spreadsheets

Word-processing software

Job description

Payroll Specialist I

Position Purpose: Performs complex payroll functions to ensure efficient and effective payroll operation and completion. Provides assistance to supervisor, school and central office personnel and the general public as required.

Essential Functions:

• Verify employee information and execute additions, deletions and changes for payroll.
• Maintain employee leave and attendance records; generate reports as directed or assigned.
• Input employee deductions including tax, retirement, credit union, or other relevant data.
• Process direct deposit notifications via Frontline.
• Assist with timesheet data entry.
• Assist with processing authorized stipend payments.
• Assist Payroll Administrator during payroll processing.
• Assist with collection of payroll overpayments.
• Maintain employee garnishments.
• Verify and process homebound teacher payments.
• Recall of payroll advices.
• Process payroll vendor payments biweekly and monthly.
• Perform clerical payroll duties including scanning and filing of payroll documents; sort and distribute direct deposit advices.
• Assist in training school‑based payroll staff.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information and data security in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Payroll Administrator, Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent, or other district office administrator.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: High school diploma and one-year college or technical certificate (or equivalent) and one-year experience, or two years related experience.
• Preferred: High school diploma and two-year college or technical certificate and two years’ experience, or four years related experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages is essential.

Experience: Requires attention to detail and demonstrated skill and knowledge of financial databases, spreadsheets, and word‑processing software. Demonstrates strong organizational and time‑management skills, a strong work ethic, professional attitude, strong problem‑solving skills, data analysis ability, and the ability to work accurately and independently as well as with a team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Physical Demands: Use strength to lift items as needed; sit, stand and walk for required periods; speak and hear; use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception; communicate effectively in English; use hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, technology, computers, and controls.

Workplace Expectations: Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds; demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress; have regular and punctual attendance; follow all district policies and reasonable requests by authorities; adhere to confidentiality as directed by federal, state, and local laws and district regulations.

Reports To: Payroll Administrator

DAYS PER YEAR: 260

Salary Classification: Paid on the Classified Staff Salary Schedule - Level 110

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Beaufort County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.