Payroll Technician

Young World Physical Education; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Retirement match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Professional growth credits

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District is seeking a Payroll Technician to assist in the preparation and processing of payroll for the district. The role requires accurate data entry, strong math, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Docs/Sheets.

Full-time position with benefits including PTO, holidays, retirement, health and life insurance, wellness and growth credits. Starting immediately, with annual performance pay opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with appropriate business courses.
• At least two years data entry and clerical experience; payroll and district experience preferred.
• Ability to use standard office equipment with speed and accuracy; strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Compute, code, extend, verify, and check payroll data for all district employees.
• Trace errors and make adjustments as needed.
• Make arithmetic calculations of payroll earnings and deductions; post to records.
• Make journal entries when required on code changes.
• Maintain and update a variety of files and records.
• Prepare a variety of payroll reports and records.
• Compute payroll from timesheets; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical experience

Strong math skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with business courses

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Payroll Technician

Chandler USD 80 DISTRICT OFFICE - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Chandler USD 80

Job Details

Job ID: 5876687

Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

AZ Big Media's Ranking Arizona names Chandler Unified School District #1 School District in 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Min entry:

$24.17/hour

Calendar:

2611H FULL TIME (12 MONTH) 237work days,24paid holidays, 261 total paid days

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% for two or more years of full time like experience and anadditional1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

New Hire Education:

1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE:PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

CALENDAR: 2611H (12 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 116 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal:

Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll for the district and perform related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, including appropriate business courses
• Minimum two years of data entry and clerical experience;payroll and school district experience desired
• Ability to use standard office equipment with speed and accuracy
• Strong math skills
• Computer proficiency to include the use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google (Docs, Sheets)
• Ability to work with a computerized system
• Knowledge of IRS payroll rules and regulations
• Ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with district personnel at all levels and the public
• Knowledge of and adherence to district policies and procedures affecting assigned work

Core Job Functions:

• Compute, code, extend, verify, and check payroll data for all school district employees
• Trace errors and make adjustments as needed
• Make arithmetic calculations of payroll earnings, deductions, and post to the record
• Make journal entries when required on code changes
• Maintain and update a variety of files and records
• Place and receive telephone calls relating to payroll and inform appropriately
• Operate general office equipment, including a computer
• Prepare a variety of reports and records relating to payroll
• Compute payroll from timesheets
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Core Values:

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated: 9/15/25

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.17 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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