Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist

PAYROLL; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County Independent School District in Odessa, Texas invites applications for the Clerk- Payroll Utility Clerk role within the PAYROLL department. The position focuses on clerical support for timekeeping, payroll processing, and related records with duties across the payroll cycle.

Starting date is To Be Determined; workload includes daily timekeeping checks, error handling, and assisting employees and time managers with questions, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical experience required; payroll/timekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general payroll procedures and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily/weekly review of the district's electronic timekeeping system and related records.
• Identify missing punches and discrepancies; communicate fixes to campus/time managers.
• Provide routine timekeeping support and answer questions from staff and managers.
• Notify time managers of errors and assist with corrections.
• Process payroll billings and maintain payroll documentation.
• Serve as backup for front-office payroll duties and caller inquiries.

Skills

General office knowledge

Payroll procedures

Timekeeping systems

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ector County Independent School District in Odessa, Texas invites applications for the Clerk- Payroll Utility Clerk role within the PAYROLL department. The position focuses on clerical support for timekeeping, payroll processing, and related records with duties across the payroll cycle.

Starting date is To Be Determined; workload includes daily timekeeping checks, error handling, and assisting employees and time managers with questions, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.