Payroll Specialist II: Accurate Pay & Employee Support

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Specialist II (226 Days) to manage payroll processing and related tasks. You will review reports, update banking and withholdings, and ensure accurate employee paychecks throughout the processing timeline.

The role requires strong communication, customer service, and MS Office skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with deadlines and confidentiality a must in a fast-paced district environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Knowledge to calculate basic earnings, overtime, straight time and withholdings for payroll.
• Excellent customer service. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Possess organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll reports via Payroll Dashboard to ensure correct paychecks and update banking information or withholdings as needed.
• Process changes in HCM via Electronic Personnel Position Authorization (EPPA) before payroll processing.
• Handle payroll inquiries by email, phone, or in person and explain salary calculations.
• Process late information for absences or supplemental pay and calculate overtime or off-cycle checks when applicable.
• Prepare payoff calculations for separations and communicate overpayments.
• Assist with filing payroll documents and scans for future retrieval.
• Process approvals from Benefits for Sick Bank and workers' compensation offsets.
• Complete TRS forms weekly and coordinate with Central Staff offices and campuses.
• Submit pull reversals for direct deposits or stop pays.

Skills

Payroll calculations

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office proficiency

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Specialist II (226 Days) to manage payroll processing and related tasks. You will review reports, update banking and withholdings, and ensure accurate employee paychecks throughout the processing timeline.

The role requires strong communication, customer service, and MS Office skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with deadlines and confidentiality a must in a fast-paced district environment.