School District Payroll Specialist

ReNEW Schools; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

School City of East Chicago is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across diverse employee groups. You will maintain payroll records, apply deductions, and support reporting and compliance in collaboration with Human Resources and the Business Office.

The role requires strong Excel skills, confidentiality, and the ability to meet payroll deadlines, with experience in HRIS/ERP systems and knowledge of payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance, payroll, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple employee groups.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures, deductions, tax withholdings, retirement contributions, benefits, and reporting.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, ERP, and/or timekeeping systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll for assigned employee groups (salaried, hourly, substitutes, paraprofessionals, etc.).
• Reviews personnel records and payroll documentation for accuracy.
• Processes pay rates, classifications, stipends, deductions, and changes in HRIS systems.
• Verifies payroll for accuracy before final processing and distribution.
• Assists with payroll procedures, schedules, and workflow to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and distributes payroll checks and related documentation.
• Balances payroll and withholding accounts; assists with reconciliations.
• Processes deductions including taxes, retirement, insurance, and garnishments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance, payroll, or related field

Tools

HRIS

ERP

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

School City of East Chicago is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across diverse employee groups. You will maintain payroll records, apply deductions, and support reporting and compliance in collaboration with Human Resources and the Business Office.

The role requires strong Excel skills, confidentiality, and the ability to meet payroll deadlines, with experience in HRIS/ERP systems and knowledge of payroll laws.